Air Quality Engineer II - Professional Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

An Air Quality Engineer II is responsible for carrying out the Agency’s New Source Review Program for Minor and Air Operating Permit Sources as well as the Registration Program. They are responsible for assuring source compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Work includes source identification, process and emission analysis, rule applicability, as well as development and application of pollution control strategies. Locates, inspects, and registers existing and potential air pollution sources and seeks compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Develops and approves air permits for sources, along with various other duties which may include enforcement, education, reporting and record keeping associated with engineering responsibilities.

As a registered Professional Engineer, perform professional environmental engineering duties in an assigned program involving the protection of public health and/or the protection or restoration of the environment. May assist or lead assigned engineers and/or other staff.

Represents the agency as a registered Professional Engineer and provide/approve final engineering designs and decisions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a registered Professional Engineer performing New Source Review investigations and analysis. Performs Notice of Construction permit writing and inspections for new sources of air pollutants within the Agency's jurisdiction. Performs engineering analysis of industrial and commercial processes and material flow to determine and control air pollutant emissions. Reviews and evaluates permits and permit applications to ensure compliance with current engineering requirements and local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and codes.

• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies; prepares, recommends and/or coordinates enforce action (civil and criminal penalties, directives, or regulatory orders) against the regulated community based on a review of applicable engineering information;

• Independently plans and/or conducts specialized comprehensive engineering inspections and/or studies of municipal and industrial environmental treatment facilities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and design/performance requirements;

• Provides professional engineering expertise to the review and evaluation of proposal or existing environmental permits and permit applications; negotiates and prepares permits; makes final recommendations on enforcement actions;

• Provides professional technical engineering assistance to agency staff and management, the regulated community, their consultants and the general public;

• Interprets regulations, policies, technical engineering guidelines, and procedures covering design requirements, engineering review, and operation and maintenance requirements for environmental control or management facilities;

• Prepares, reviews, and negotiates with applicable parties for environmental permits, regulatory orders and environmental plans and monitoring programs for assigned program(s);

• Prepares and delivers engineering oriented presentations to professional groups and/or the public regarding department programs; serves as an expert witness in judicial proceedings and public hearings;

• Conducts environmental reviews of existing, potential and proposed air pollution sources consistent with SEPA (State Environmental Policy Act) regulations. Reviews environmental checklists and environmental impact statements and other proposals for air quality impacts.

• Manages source registration program that maintains current emission inventory and other information for existing air pollution sources.

• Manages emission inventory program for the Agency. This includes assisting in annual maintenance of registration programs, fee schedules and input of emission inventory data into reporting systems required by local, state, and federal compliance agreements.

• Assists in special studies, preparation of reports, and development of regulations and policies

• Performs other work as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

An Air Quality Engineer II performs most of their responsibilities in direct contact with other members of the Agency, the public, and others in the air quality field. This individual must be able to move freely throughout our building, the business and residential community. They must also have basic accounting, administrative and clerical skills. Due to the level of authority and accountability involved, this individual must be able to make sound judgments, based on a clear assessment of the facts, looking at both long and short-term ramifications. An Air Quality Engineer II must be proficient at Microsoft Office, be able to read, examine for errors and comprehend materials and equipment ranging from specialized gauges and instruments to letters and memos to government regulations and be able to explain these materials to others who may not possess the same level of technical expertise. This individual must have excellent vision. Most work is performed in a quiet to moderately noisy environment, generally free of hazards. Local travel is sometimes involved. Must be able to complete Plume Evaluation Training.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of: principles and practices of environmental engineering and/or environmental sanitation; design, construction and operation of air quality control, water supply and treatment and sewage and industrial waste disposal systems; physical and biological sciences as related to environmental engineering; methods and procedures in establishing and administering an environmental program; laws and regulations governing environmental issues.

• Ability to: evaluate technical environmental engineering data and computations; develop designs involving environmental engineering theory and judgment; plan, promote and administer environmental engineering projects; supervise and train others; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with public officials and community groups; write engineering reports and proposed environmental legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington as required by RCW 18.43. There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Desirable: A Master's degree with major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field

AND

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington and two years of experience in environmental engineering

OR

An Engineer-In-Training Certificate or a Bachelor's degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, mechanical or related field

AND

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington and three years of experience in environmental engineering.

Skills The best person for the job will be an effective verbal and written communicator; able to organize multiple priorities; able to work with a wide variety of people (sometimes angry people); can meet deadlines and work well under pressure. The ability to work independently.

A valid Washington State driver's license is required.

Salary $94,296 - $117,245 Annually

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee.

Employees are covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

BCAA Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All BCAA employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The agency and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Holidays

Full-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in the BCAA policy manual starting at a rate of eight hours of vacation leave per month and increasing based on the number of years of service.