Environmental Chemist 2 — Air Emissions Lead (Telework)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework (up to 3 days/week)

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Chemist 2 to protect air quality. You will lead statewide air emissions testing, ensure data accuracy, support compliance, and improve testing programs in service of clean air for the Commonwealth.

This senior scientific specialist performs data reviews, sampling evaluations, field testing leadership, and documents regulations and guidance.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as Environmental Chemist 1 or eight years of professional chemical analytical experience.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Technical Reviews: Evaluate testing protocols and reports to verify compliance with regulations, permits, and approved procedures.
• Data Analysis: Verify emission results through scientific calculations and develop spreadsheets that support technical evaluations.
• Sampling Evaluation: Assess sampling and analytical procedures and determine the impact of equipment issues on emission results.
• Stakeholder Support: Provide technical assistance and obtain information from regulated facilities, contractors, government agencies, and DEP staff.
• Field Testing Leadership: Observe, document, and lead complex air emission sampling activities in industrial environments and at elevated testing locations.
• Program Documentation: Write and review regulations, guidance materials, procedures, and other technical documents that support program operations.

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Chemist 2 to protect air quality. You will lead statewide air emissions testing, ensure data accuracy, support compliance, and improve testing programs in service of clean air for the Commonwealth.

This senior scientific specialist performs data reviews, sampling evaluations, field testing leadership, and documents regulations and guidance.