Senior Air Quality & Climate Analysis Specialist

Aspen Environmental Group; California; On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Environmental Group seeks an experienced Air Quality Specialist to support CEQA/NEPA analyses, air quality impact modeling, and greenhouse gas inventories. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and focuses on regulatory compliance and client engagement.

The position involves communicating environmental standards, managing multiple projects, and contributing to business development within the Air Quality & Climate Services group.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical) or Science (Environmental, Atmospheric, Meteorological, Chemistry, Toxicology, or Data Science) required; M.S. and/or P.E. a plus.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of direct consulting, public agency, or industry experience in air quality-related aspects of CEQA/NEPA services.
• Experience with AERMOD dispersion modeling and related software for ambient impact evaluation and health risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Write environmental impact analyses, assess regulatory compliance, and perform regulatory applicability evaluations.
• Write evaluations of complex air quality impact analyses, compliance, and permitting situations.
• Perform multiple tasks within scope, budget, and schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Communicate environmental standards to management and/or clients.
• Interact and maintain successful relationships with clients, in-house project managers and staff, and subcontractors.
• Work independently and with teams to complete assignments.
• Deliver assignments on time and within the allotted budget.
• Engage in business development efforts.

Skills

Air pollution principles

AERMOD dispersion modeling

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Client communication

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering or Science

M.S. and/or P.E. a plus

Tools

AERMOD software

Microsoft Excel

Word

Job description

To Apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and a recent writing sample in which the candidate was the sole author to [e-mail] . The subject line must state, “Air Quality Specialist – [NAME].”

Aspen Environmental Group isseekingan experienced and motivated Air Quality Specialist to support projects focused primarily on CEQA/NEPA analysis, air quality impact modeling, and greenhouse gas emissions inventory evaluations. The Air Quality Specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary environmental team and collaborate with other recognized experts.

Aspen’s Air Quality & Climate Services group supports environmental compliance projects, including Air Quality Impact Analysis, Compliance Audit Evaluations, and Climate Change Analysis. Learn more about our Air Quality & Climate Services at: https://www.aspeneg.com/service/air-quality-climate-services

Required Education and Experience

B.S. degree in Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical, or Mechanical) or Science (Environmental, Atmospheric, Meteorological, Chemistry, Toxicology, or Data Science)required; M.S. and/or P.E. a plus.

Minimum of 5 to 8 years of direct consulting, public agency, or industry experience in air quality-related aspects of CEQA/NEPA services.

Key Responsibilities

Write environmental impact analyses, assess regulatory compliance, and perform regulatory applicability evaluations.

Write evaluations of complex air quality impact analyses, compliance, andpermittingsituations.

Perform multiple tasks within scope, budget, and schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

Communicate environmental standards to management and/or clients.

Interact andmaintainsuccessful relationships with clients, in-house project managers and staff, and subcontractors.

Work independently and with teams to complete assignments.

Deliver assignments on time and within the allotted budget.

Engage in business development efforts.

Qualifications for Success

Subject matterexpertisein air pollution principles, air quality impact analysis methodologies, greenhouse gas emissions inventory development and management strategies, and California policies and regulatory programs of local air districts and the state.

Actively stays informedregardingthe changing regulatory landscape in California.

Experience with AERMOD dispersion modeling and related software for ambient impact evaluation and health risk assessment.

Ability to work independently whilemaintaininga strong focus on environmental protection, health, safety, quality, budget, and schedule.

Highly developed organizational skills, with attention to both the big picture and detail, to meet competing deadlines and demands.

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.

Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handle multiple project assignments, and meet strict deadlines.

Success in new business development preferred.

Proficiencyin Excel, Word, and basic computer skillsrequired.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $97,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, references, and a recent writing sample in which the candidate was the sole author to [e-mail] . The subject line must state, “Air Quality Specialist – [NAME].”