Air Quality Program Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days per week

Impact public health through air clean

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Air Quality Program Specialist to help develop regulatory materials, evaluate emissions data, and guide statewide clean air initiatives. The role involves coordinating with contractors and partners, granting administration, and preparing technical reports for diverse audiences.

Work hours are standard, with potential telework up to 3 days per week in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience requirements documented in the posting are related to air quality and regulatory work, including data evaluation and modeling.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors, agencies, and partners for statewide initiatives.
• Strong preparation and communication skills for reports, presentations, and educational materials.

Responsibilities

• Regulation Development: Prepare regulatory materials, assist with public hearings, and respond to stakeholder comments
• Data Evaluation: Analyze emissions information and modeling outputs to support statewide air quality planning
• Model Application: Interpret mobile source emissions models and determine their relevance for program decisions
• Program Collaboration: Coordinate with contractors, agencies, and partners on studies and statewide initiatives
• Grant Administration: Maintain records, ensure compliance, and support communication for mobile source grant programs
• Technical Preparation: Provide guidance and create reports, presentations, and educational materials for various audiences

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-57132-75450. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM AUGUST 28, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you searching for a career where you can use your data-driven expertise to help improve air quality across Pennsylvania? As an Air Quality Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will have the fulfilling opportunity to support meaningful work that protects public health. This role allows you to develop strategies, evaluate emissions data, and help guide statewide clean air initiatives. This position also offers the chance to collaborate with other professionals committed to maintaining and improving air quality. Apply today to use your skills of the trade to contribute to programs that positively impact communities across the Commonwealth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

• Regulation Development: Prepare regulatory materials, assist with public hearings, and respond to stakeholder comments
• Data Evaluation: Analyze emissions information and modeling outputs to support statewide air quality planning
• Model Application: Interpret mobile source emissions models and determine their relevance for program decisions
• Program Collaboration: Coordinate with contractors, agencies, and partners on studies and statewide initiatives
• Grant Administration: Maintain records, ensure compliance, and support communication for mobile source grant programs
• Technical Preparation: Provide guidance and create reports, presentations, and educational materials for various audiences

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.