OK DEQ – Environmental Programs Specialist – Air Quality Division – Emissions Inventory Section

regional associations information network; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave and holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality in Oklahoma City seeks an Environmental Programs Specialist to support the Air Quality Division’s Emissions Inventory. The role centers on data analysis, inventory production, and stakeholder training, with extensive in-office work Monday–Friday.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree with relevant science hours (Level I) or a bachelor’s plus experience/master’s (Level II). Travel within the state is possible and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Level I requires bachelor’s with 24 sem hours in specified science fields.
• Level II adds 1 year of professional experience or a master’s degree in a qualifying area.
• Applicants must be within 60 days of degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform annual air emission inventory process for 14,000 facilities.
• Provide training and assistance to industry on inventories; deliver presentations.
• Perform quality control on inventories and submit inventories to EPA; estimate emissions.

Skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Customer service

Word processing / spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 24 sem hrs in physical/natural/biological science or engineering

Level II – 1 year experience or Master’s in qualifying area

Tools

SLEIS

TEAM

OKEIS

WebFIRE / EIS (EPA systems)

Job description

Environmental Programs Specialist

292 DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Environmental Quality-Air Quality

Oklahoma County

Full time

Regular

Hiring Rates:
Level I - $52,332.80
Level II - $56,180.80

Job Description

This position is located in the Air Quality Division – Emissions Inventory Section in Oklahoma City.

All applicants must be able to pass a background check and must be able to legally work within the United States. DEQ does not allow sponsorship for those on a H1Bvisa. This position requires in-office work Monday - Friday. Other than regular fieldwork, there is no remote work allowed.

Basic Purpose

The Emissions Inventory Section collects criteria air pollutant and hazardous air pollutant emissions inventories from over 14,000 regulated facilities in Oklahoma. A facility (point source) emissions inventory is a report with detailed information about equipment and activities that release emissions, the processes that occur at these equipment, and quantities of emissions. The collected inventories are used in estimating point and area source emission amounts for the U.S. EPA's National Emissions Inventory.

Typical Functions

• Predominantly (up to 95%) in an office setting, work with other section members to perform all duties assigned in order to complete the annual air emission inventory process for over 14,000 permitted facilities statewide. The process includes production, distribution, collection, and verification of math calculations for air emission inventories. All regulated facilities (with the exception of <100 dry cleaners) utilize our online reporting system, SLEIS.
• Provide good customer service – provide assistance and training to industry on preparing and submitting annual emissions inventories, including giving formal presentations and public speaking. Respond to customer inquiries received via phone, email, and office visits, following established procedures and timelines.
• Position focus is on data analysis. Perform quality control on submitted inventories, and as assigned, electronically submit the required inventories to EPA. Work with other section members to estimate emissions from source types other than point source.
• Use word processing programs, databases, spreadsheets, and other applicable software for the entry, review and analysis of inventory data. Produce reports and charts using the data in response to requests from other sections, agencies and the public.
• Become knowledgeable of TEAM and OKEIS, the Air Quality Division’s main databases; SLEIS; WebFIRE, EPA's online emission factors database; EIS, EPA's Emissions Inventory reporting System; and other similar emission inventory tools.
• Become knowledgeable of state and federal rules that pertain to emission inventories and be able to apply these rules equitably and consistently.

Travel Requirements

Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel throughout the state on occasion. Rarely (0-2 times per year), in-state or out-of-state overnight training may be necessary.

Education and Experience

Level I – bachelor’s degree with at least 24 semester hours in a physical, natural,
or biological science, chemistry, geology, hydrology, physical geography,
epidemiology, environmental science, environmental health or civil, agricultural,
environmental, geological or chemical engineering.
Level II – those identified in level I plus one (1) year of professional experience in one ofthe areas listed; or a master’s degree in a qualifying area.

To be considered for this position applicants must be within 60 days of obtainingtheir degree.

Additional Consideration/Preference (These cannot eliminate a candidate)

Preferred Education:

• Math classes, such as Algebra, Calculus and Statistics.

Desired Education:

• Air quality, chemistry, and meteorology classes.

Physical Requirements

• Applicant must be able to operate a personal computer for several hours a day.
• Applicant must be able to listen and communicate effectively over the phone and over online calls
• Applicant must be able to walk occasionally over a variety of terrain such as loose gravel, slopes and open pasture.
• Applicant must be able to carry equipment or supplies up to ten (10) pounds.
• Applicant must be able to sit behind the wheel of a vehicle for several hours a day.

Other Information not Included Above

Applicant must have the temperament to remain calm when faced with conflict.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous Benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.