Air Quality Registration and Compliance Specialist - Union Gap, United States - Washington State Department of Ecology

Description

The Air Quality programwithin the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Air Quality Registration and Compliance Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (In-Training) position.
This position is located in our Central Region Office (CRO) in . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
This is the perfect position for anyone who enjoys working outdoors and wants to apply their scientific expertise to help the Air Quality Program understand and reduce air pollution.

You will serve as the Air Quality Registration and Compliance Specialist who provides expert and comprehensive state and federal regulatory oversight for all air pollutant source registration activities in the Central Region. You will respond to highly complex inquiries for technical assistance requiring an advanced scientific knowledge and mastery of Washington's Air Quality laws and regulations such as and . Your responsibilities will include identification and notification of regulated sources, inspections, data collection and management, preparation and distribution of annual emissions reports, and collecting annual fees for over 120 air pollution sources. Additionally, you will independently develop work plans and establish schedules for routine inspections of regulated facilities, and document legally defensible evidence to be used in formal and informal enforcement actions. You will also be the senior technical specialist for all Registration Program database management and development activities. These activities provide the agency with current and accessible information regarding air emissions by air pollution sources and provides information needed to prioritize workload.

Being a reliable self-starter, an excellent problem-solver, and a natural collaborator is a must as you will function both independently and as an integral member of our regional and statewide teams of dedicated air quality compliance professionals.

Note: This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Environmental Specialist field and achieve the goal class of an Environmental Specialist 4. Candidates will be considered at the Environmental Specialist 3 and the Environmental Specialist 4 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission: The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program's vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington.

Tele-work options for this position: This field-oriented position will be eligible for up to an 80% tele-work schedule.Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on March 7, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 6, 2024 . If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

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About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our .
Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.

An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.

Continuous growth and development opportunities.

Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity : We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity : We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion : We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology's work. Respect : We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.

Duties

What makes this role unique?
As the Registration and Compliance Specialist, you will solicit and collect emissions data from registered industrial air pollution sources in the Central Region to help them achieve compliance with state regulations. You will also critically review facility permits and records to assess compliance with air quality requirements and permit conditions. In this role, you will also be required to perform technical mathematical calculations to determine compliance.

What you will do:

Plan, prepare for, and conduct scheduled and unannounced on-site compliance inspections.

Determine compliance with permits and air quality regulations.

Manage the registration database and conduct emissions inventories.

Prepare and distribute annual emissions reports and bills.

Collect annual fees for over 120 air pollution sources.

Prepare written documentation of inspections, observations, and recommendations.

Compile data and draft recommendations for enforcement actions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:

30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent

20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.

At the Environmental Specialist 3 level(Salary Range 53: $4,602-$6,198 Monthly) (In-Training)

A total of Six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:

Professional-level experience in: Environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.
Examples may include some or all of the following:Determining compliance with permits, orders, or regulationsExperience with database use and developmentCreating emissions inventories for air pollution sources Conducting inspections and assisting in achieving complianceInvestigating environmental complaints or violationsCommunicating technical information or providing education to businesses or the general publicManaging grants or contracts for environmental or scientific projects.Working in coordination with other government agencies, advisory groups, or the public

Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.

See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:

Possible Combinations.College credit hours or degree - as described above.Years of professional level experience - as described above.Combination 1No college credit hours or degree6 years of experienceCombination 2I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.5 years of experienceCombination 3I have 60-89 semester or quarter credits (AA degree).4 years of experienceCombination 4I have semester or quarter credits.3 years of experienceCombination 5 A Bachelor's Degree2 years of experienceCombination 6 A Master's Degree1 year of experienceCombination 7 A Ph.D. 0 years of experience
OR
One year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2, at the Department of Ecology.

At the Environmental Specialist 4 (Salary Range 59: $5,341-$7,184 Monthly) (Goal Class)

A total of Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:

Professional-level experience in: Environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.
Examples may include some or all of the following:Determining compliance with permits, orders, or regulationsExperience with database use and developmentCreating emissions inventories for air pollution sources Conducting inspections and assisting in achieving complianceInvestigating environmental complaints or violationsCommunicating technical information or providing education to businesses or the general publicManaging grants or contracts for environmental or scientific projects.Working in coordination with other government agencies, advisory groups, or the public.

Education: Involving major a study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.

See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:

Possible Combinations.College credit hours or degree - as described above. Years of professional level experience - as described above. Combination 1No college credit hours or degree9 years of experienceCombination 2I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.8 years of experienceCombination 3I have 60-89 semester or quarter credits (AA degree).7 years of experienceCombination 4I have semester or quarter credits.6 years of experienceCombination 5 A Bachelor's Degree5 years of experienceCombination 6 A Master's Degree3 years of experienceCombination 7 A Ph.D. 2 years of experience
OR
Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist 3, at the Department of Ecology. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to review and understand environmental regulations and complex technical documents.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with a diverse set of clients and coworkers.

Demonstrated ability to maintain complete and accurate data and records within timelines and using required procedures.

Demonstrated ability to multitask in an ever changing fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated understanding of mechanical processes.

Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.