Air Quality Scientist: Forecasting & Modeling, Hybrid VA

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Air Quality Analyst to conduct and review analyses for NAAQS compliance. The role involves forecasting, dispersion and photochemical modeling, and collaboration with federal and state agencies.

A hybrid schedule allows both in-office and telework from Virginia. The position emphasizes understanding meteorology and environmental science, and requires knowledge of regulations and modeling platforms.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of meteorology and environmental science fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Federal and State air pollution regulations pertaining to air quality modeling and forecasting.
• Understanding of how meteorological conditions relate to air quality data and models.
• Experience installing and maintaining air quality models on Linux/Windows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts air quality forecasting, dispersion and photochemical modeling.
• Collaborates with federal/state representatives to prepare forecasts and develop modeling platforms.
• Provides timely, accurate information on modeling and forecasting to agencies, consultants, and the public.

Skills

Meteorology knowledge

Environmental science knowledge

Air quality modeling knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (NAAQS)

Modeling platforms understanding

Linux/Windows modeling installation

Statistical analysis familiarity

R scripting

Python scripting

Tools

Linux

Windows

R

Python

Job description

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Air Quality Analyst to conduct and review analyses for NAAQS compliance. The role involves forecasting, dispersion and photochemical modeling, and collaboration with federal and state agencies.

A hybrid schedule allows both in-office and telework from Virginia. The position emphasizes understanding meteorology and environmental science, and requires knowledge of regulations and modeling platforms.