AIR QUALITY MODELER

Clark County; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability is looking for an Air Quality Modeler to join their Planning section. This role involves managing complex air quality models and supporting state implementation planning. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and has 4 years of experience in air quality management.

Applicants should have strong computer skills and be able to conduct emissions modeling. This is a great opportunity to contribute to critical projects focused on air quality research.

Qualifications

• 4 years of professional experience in air quality management.
• Valid Nevada Class C driver’s license required.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plans and completes air quality modeling for department needs.
• Performs complex emissions modeling tasks.
• Conducts mobile source emissions modeling.

Skills

Computer skills for air quality modeling

Analytical techniques for data gathering

Mobility for site investigations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, natural or physical science, environmental studies

Job description

About the Position

The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Air Quality Modeler. This Air Quality Modeler position falls within the department’s Planning section. This role will work among professional and technical support staff involved with air quality planning. This team member will utilize emissions inventories, sophisticated air quality models, and will be responsible for managing modeling software and related data. The Air Quality Modeler will support state implementation planning and periodic reporting to EPA, help to oversee the permit/dispersion modeling program, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Planning section. The position will assist with air quality research, meteorological, and emissions inventory applications. Employees will also get cross‑trained in other areas, and will participate in various departmental projects.

This position is open and continuous; scheduling dates will vary depending on when the application is reviewed by Human Resources.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, natural or physical science, environmental studies, public/environmental health, or a related field, and four years of professional level experience in air quality management or a directly related field.
• Computer skills to develop and administer air quality models.
• Equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver’s license at the time of appointment.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the agency does not provide H‑1B visa sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination and a pre‑employment drug screening.

Working Conditions

May, on occasion, work outdoors in various weather conditions, cold, dust and noise. May attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Physical Demands

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and drive a motor vehicle to visit job sites; strength and stamina for on‑site investigations; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. May involve significant walking, climbing, stooping, light lifting and work in confined areas. Accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Examples of Duties

• Plans, organizes and completes air quality modeling for mobile, stationary source, SIP and other activities to meet department needs and deadlines.
• Performs complex computer modeling and emissions inventory and database tasks requiring advanced level computer skills.
• Conducts mobile source, other man‑made and natural sources emissions modeling to assist in SIP development.
• Conducts the SIP modeling as needed to demonstrate attainment. Identifies data and studies needed to track air‑shed status for each criteria air pollutant in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. Inventories and maintains documentation of baseline and increment consumption for each air pollutant in each air‑shed.
• Reviews and verifies data, model use, model runs and interpretation of modeling results submitted with air permit applications for applicability, reasonableness, anomalies, and approvability based on applicable federal, state and local requirements.
• Performs site visits as part of the review and verification process.
• Determines analytical techniques and data gathering processes and obtains required information for analysis.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding policy and procedure development and implementation associated with air quality modeling.
• Maintains accurate records and files related to the areas of assignment.
• Prepares a variety of technical, statistical, and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials; completes informational surveys; prepares and submits reports to various regulatory agencies.
• Provides direction, training, and work review to professional and/or technical staff on an air quality modeling project basis.
• Coordinates and performs research, administrative, and technical activities necessary to achieve project objectives or interpretive mapping results.
• Drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and inspect property sites.
• Assists in the planning and development of departmental and/or divisional internal policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• May be assigned to coordinate activities for specific projects and/or programs.
• Conducts various complex research studies; prepares reports and makes recommendations.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Attends meetings and other departmental functions.
• Performs special assignments and projects.