Emission Inventory Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)
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Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenProtecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.
The Air Quality Program (AQP) is looking to fill an Emission Inventory Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3) position. The position will be located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.
Responsibilities of the Emission Inventory Specialist position include: participating in technical efforts to improve the emission inventories, researching scientific literature for the latest developments in emission inventory methodology associated with, among other things, ozone formation and fine particulate, assisting the regulated community with point source emissions reporting, and helping to ensure the availability of state of the art emission inventories for use by regulatory agencies for such things as complex regional air quality models which are crucial to successful air quality management.
We are looking for applicants who possess demonstrated understanding of air quality emissions inventories, who are self-motivated, work well with others, are detail oriented, flexible in their approach to projects and problems, and who take the initiative to research, understand, and apply knowledge to estimate emissions.
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. Maybe you’ve seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov.
Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts - Duties
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The Air Quality Program’s mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance the air quality of Washington to safeguard public health and the environment, and support high quality of life for current and future citizens.
Some of the key work activities of the Emission Inventory Specialist position include:
- Independently plans, researches, models (e.g. EPA’s MOVES), conducts and updates the emissions inventory information to meet state and federal needs. This includes data gathering and recording, selection of appropriate emissions calculations, coordination with other air agencies, and data quality assurance.
- Provides modeling and data analysis in support of State Implementation Plans, permits, and special air quality studies.
- Provides technical assistance to the regulated community, Air Quality Program staff, government agencies, and consultants on emission inventory regulatory requirements, estimation methodologies, and point source reporting, and works with these entities to enhance Ecology’s emissions inventory efforts.
- Works with program management, other emissions inventory staff, and program and agency computer programmers to ensure that databases designed for facility information are consistent with inventory requirements and meet the needs of the user community.
- Provides analysis of a wide variety of emissions inventory data to our Air Quality Program Leadership and staff statewide.
- Writes and edits technical reports for use in the program’s strategic planning efforts.
- Briefs Program Leadership about emissions inventory status and presents results to stakeholders.
- Qualifications
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Required Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s degree involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, or environmental planning AND two (2) years of professional level experience in environmental analysis or environmental planning.
A Master’s degree in one (1) of the above fields will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
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A Ph.D. in one of the above fields will substitute two (2) years of required experience.
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One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist 2, provided that a Bachelor’s degree in one of the above fields has been attained.
Desired Qualifications:- Able to program computer scripts to perform complex calculations, change data formats, and process large amounts of data. Takes initiative to research issues, seeks out and uses tools (such as computer models) and other data sources, and initiates work projects.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis of environmental data using a software package such as R, MATLAB, SigmaPlot, IGOR Pro or SAS.
- Familiarity with modeling tools such as SMOKE and EPA’s MOVES, NONROAD and BenMAP.
- Experience using GIS systems (such as ArcGIS) to spatially allocate and display emission inventory data.
- Supplemental Information
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Application Instructions:In order to be considered, applicants MUST include the following documents as an attachment to their application:
- A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
- A resume outlining your professional experience.
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.
Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.
Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-6186.
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”
Other Information:If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Christopher Hanlon-Meyer at: christopher.hanlon-meyer@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Christopher to inquire about the status of your application.
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.
The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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