AIR QUALITY DISPERSION MODELING ANALYST

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring an Air Quality Dispersion Modeling Analyst, Analyst 3 for the Boise State Office. Join our team and make a difference!

This position is established at the Analyst 3 level and may be underfilled at the Analyst 2 level. After successfully completing a training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications for the Analyst 2, the employee will be reclassified and compensated as an Analyst 3.

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and looking for a rewarding career with diverse opportunities? This position offers a unique chance to work with a variety of industries, including mining, potato dehydration, semiconductor manufacturing, sugar refining, asphalt production, and more.

As part of our team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across these sectors while playing a vital role in safeguarding Idaho’s air. You'll collaborate with a group of dedicated professionals who value teamwork, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

If you’re looking for a career where you can grow, make an impact, and contribute to meaningful work, we want to hear from you!

This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation.

Responsibilities:

Technical Permit Review and Integration

· Provide technical support to stationary source modeling supervisor and permitting engineering manager to ensure timely integration of dispersion modeling analyses into permit development.

· Provide expert technical review of dispersion modeling analyses for permits to construct (PTCs) and Tier II operating permits. Work with the technical staff in the Air Division and the regional offices to solve problems and resolve issues associated with performing air dispersion modeling. Interact with facilities and facilitate meetings on stationary source modeling issues. Provide technical content for public comment and quality assurance for permits as it relates to review of dispersion modeling analyses.

· Provide technical and policy review of modeling protocols submitted to the Department in support of permits to construct (PTCs) and Tier II operating permits; interact with facilities to provide guidance on the performance of atmospheric dispersion modeling.

· Provide technical, policy, and planning support for the air quality modeling, permitting, compliance, and enforcement programs.

· Remain current on new developments in atmospheric dispersion modeling, including a comprehensive understanding of specific algorithms within applicable models.

· May be tasked to lead special projects.

· May be tasked to provide technical support and guidance to junior staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Analyst 3: ($35.03)

Possession of a bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences, political science, business or public administration, engineering, or related natural resources management field OR any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a typical four (4) year bachelor's degree. For example: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty four (24) semester hours in a subject required for the specific discipline, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or experience performing routine duties in completing multiple tasks such as policy research, data collection, interpretation, analysis and preparation of reports and written documents for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college.

AND
At least four (4) years' experience managing and implementing, projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental, regulatory, or administrative in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development.
OR
Possession of a master's degree in any of the above fields AND at least two (2) years' professional experience managing and implementing, or overseeing projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development.

Analyst 2: ($28.00 - $30.74)

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a physical or biological science, political science, business or public administration, a related natural resource management field, engineering, OR, any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a typical four (4) year Bachelor's degree. For example: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty-four (24) credited hours in a subject required for the particular degree, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or work experience performing routine activities in sampling, monitoring, surveillance, field inspection, compliance and enforcement activities for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college.

AND,

A minimum of two (2) years experience performing routine duties in completing multiple tasks such as policy research, data collection, interpretation, analysis, and preparation of reports and written documents.

OR

Possession of a Master's degree in any of the above fields.

Desired Qualification

Knowledge of the scientific and engineering principles of air quality modeling techniques that has been gained through successful completion of a college degree in Meteorology, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field; OR education and experience equivalent to an undergraduate degree as described below; AND at least one (1) year of full-time work experience operating computerized air dispersion models to predict dispersion of air pollutants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty-four (24) credited hours in a subject required for the particular degree, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; AND/OR each two (2) years of qualifying work experience as described on the announcement may be equivalent to one (1) year of undergraduate education. Note: Course work requirements are based on curriculum from an accredited college or university.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

Salary : $28 - $31