Air Quality Modeling & Planning Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Air Quality Specialist (Air Dispersion Modeler) to analyze emissions data, review inputs, and support permitting and planning efforts across the state. You will perform model maintenance, technical reviews of permit-related modeling, and communicate findings to agencies and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes applying federal/state regulations, conducting data evaluations, and contributing to SIP development.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Air Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience as an Air Monitoring Program Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Three years of professional work in the control and abatement of air pollution and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or an environmental field closely related to Air Quality Management; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Model Maintenance: Manage air dispersion models, associated programs, and input data for statewide use
• Technical Review: Analyze and interpret modeling for criteria and toxic pollutants submitted with permit applications
• Planning Support: Conduct modeling to support air quality planning, NAAQS implementation, and SIP development
• Data Evaluation: Assess pollutant transport, air quality trends, and emission control strategies using modeling outputs
• Regulatory Application: Apply federal and state regulations, policies, and guidance related to air dispersion modeling
• Communication Duties: Prepare technical documents and explain modeling results to agencies, industry, and the public

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or an environmental field closely related to Air Quality Management

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking an Air Quality Specialist (Air Dispersion Modeler) to analyze emissions data, review inputs, and support permitting and planning efforts across the state. You will perform model maintenance, technical reviews of permit-related modeling, and communicate findings to agencies and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes applying federal/state regulations, conducting data evaluations, and contributing to SIP development.