Air Quality Scientist - Planning

How To Apply

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

Position Summary

This is professional administrative work in the field of air quality management. An employee in this class utilizes scientific and engineering techniques to prepare and present air quality technical analysis for the resolution of air pollution problems. Supervision may be exercised over professional and technical employees. Assignments are received with general instructions and performed in accordance with established guidelines, policies and procedures. The employee is expected to use professional judgment in solving work problems. Work is reviewed by a higher level administrator for scientific acceptability and satisfactory completion of assignments.

Overview

Fringe Benefits

• Paid holidays, personal days, vacation and sick leave benefits, medical coverage and dental benefits, a retirement plan, life insurance and a deferred compensation plan after eligibility requirements have been met.
  
  
  

Perks Working for ACHD

• Professional growth through training opportunities (CPR, First AID, Public Health Preparedness, Dignity and Respect, Points of Dispensing, and more); ability to advance in county system; job security; meaningfulness in daily work derived from public service; eligible for federal loan forgiveness; organizational commitment to ACHD’s mission to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
  
  
  

Duties

• Simulates the dispersion of air pollutants by computer modeling.
• Conducts statistical analysis of air toxics monitoring data.
• Conveys data and information to professionals and the public using a variety of methods.
• Communicates with sources of air emissions to collect valid and reliable data.
• Filter data processing and quality assurance.
• Evaluates industrial and other source emissions and exhaust parameters and relates meteorological influences to the dispersion of pollutants.
• Extracts information from permits and other documents, calculates exhaust flow parameters, identifies the source-to-atmosphere relationships, recommends control strategies, and writes technical documents.
• Assists with emissions inventories.
• Conducts validations of quarterly monitoring data.
• Assists in all aspects of developing State Implementation Plans, including coordinating citizen advisory groups, writing air quality regulation proposals, and preparing technical and administrative documents.
• Writing air quality regulations and taking the regulations through the regulatory and public comment process.
• Assists in all aspects of preparing attainment demonstrations.
• Assists with developing the regulatory structure for attaining air quality standards through computer modeling of source emissions.
• Operates and audits advanced air monitoring instrumentation.
• Reviews source testing documents (protocols, reports).
• Observes and audits source tests and documents findings.
• Conducts special study air monitoring projects.
• Assists in integrating new air monitoring equipment into the network.
• Responds to Public Health emergencies as assigned by the Health Department.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.
  
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Scientific and analytical principles as applied to air pollution.
• The principles of combustion.
• Organic and inorganic chemistry.
  
  
  

Skill In

• Interpersonal Communication
• Team Building
• Air Quality
• Air Pollution
• Report Writing
• Organic Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Leadership Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Public Health
  
  
  

Ability To

• Learn and perform dispersion modeling techniques.
• Make technical presentations.
• Use computers in executing programs, data file editing, file management, and in word processing.
• Work independently, as well as in a team setting.
• Effectively supervise the work of professional subordinates.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, outside agencies and the public.
• Collect, tabulate, and analyze data and present findings with clarity and conciseness, both orally and in writing.
• Travel to and from work locations to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
• Respond to public health emergencies.
  
  
  

Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.

Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.

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