Air Quality Engineer

JOB Do you want a career where your technical skills make a real difference for communities across Pennsylvania? As an Air Quality Engineer with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will have the opportunity to shape strategic permitting decisions and support cleaner industry practices that protect air quality and public health. Apply today to join a mission-driven team that values expertise, innovation, and service!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

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  Permitting Criteria Development: Develop comprehensive criteria for emissions control standards and supporting documents
• Feasibility Assessment: Analyze data to evaluate technological and economic feasibility for oil and gas industries
• Regulation Development Support: Assist in drafting regulations and determining applicability of state and federal standards
• Technical Consultation: Guide regional staff, consultants, and industries on technology requirements and air quality regulations
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare reports, briefings, letters, and responses for internal and external audiences
• Participation and Coordination: Engage in meetings, hearings, and events and coordinate with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and DEP staff

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in the Rachael Carson building in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $77,164.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.