Environmental Scientist V - Air Quality Modeling

State of Delaware; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware's Division of Air Quality seeks an Environmental Scientist V to lead the Analytical Support Group and perform air quality modeling and QA of ambient air monitoring data. You will support clean air and climate programs, supervise QA personnel, and conduct special studies to understand emissions effects.

The role emphasizes creativity, flexibility, professional growth, and work/life balance with opportunities for telework and alternate schedules.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• Experience interpreting environmental laws, rules and regulations.
• Five years' experience interpreting environmental laws and performing data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluates compliance with permits and regulations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data and reviews regulatory submissions.
• Prepares permits, technical reports, and enforcement documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Field studies

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Life, Physical, or Applied Science

Job description

Introduction

The Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates emissions to the air. It issues permits to construct and permits to operate air contaminant sources. It maintains emission inventories from business and industry. It develops the State’s implementation plan as required by the Clean Air Act. It adopts new regulations and supports enforcement of existing regulations, and it permits and inspects asbestos removal efforts.

Summary Statement

This position is the lead scientist for the Analytical Support Group (ASG) in the Division of Air Quality and performs air quality modeling & quality driven analysis of ambient air monitoring data for the Division to support clean air and climate programs. The ASG is responsible for quality assurance (QA) of all ambient air quality monitoring data & supervises two QA ES. This position is the lead for conducting special air quality studies & conducting air quality modeling to predict the effects of air quality policies and to understand effects of emissions into the air. Due to the dynamic and complex nature of the work, generous opportunities for professional development are provided. Organizational culture is focused on creativity, flexibility, professional growth, and work/life balance.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares permits, technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

Job Requirements for Environmental Scientist V

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Department Of Natural Resources And Environmental Control

• Possession of a Masters degree in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• Recognized for scientific expertise through publication in scientific and/or professional trade journal(s).
• Three years' experience in environmental or natural resources project management such as planning, developing, implementing, managing and evaluating environmental or natural resources projects to ensure objectives are met.
• Five years' experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Five years' experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy . More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.