Air Permitting Engineer (Staff)



Air Permitting Engineer (Staff)

Salary

$51,542.40 - $58,510.40 Annually

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time

Department

Department of Environmental Quality

Division

DEQ - Air Quality

Opening Date

12/02/2020

Closing Date

1/26/2021 12:00 AM Mountain

Description


The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring 2 air permitting engineers for our State Office. The engineer provides technical and regulatory support for drafting and processing air quality permits, compliance and enforcement technical support, regulatory tracking and policy support, and air quality division integration.

This position is established at the Staff Engineer level and may be underfilled at the Associate or Engineer-in-Training level. Upon successful completion of a training plan and when minimum qualifications for the Staff Engineer level are met, the incumbent will be reclassified to a Staff Engineer and compensated accordingly.

To apply at the Associate Engineer or Engineer-in-Training level, please go to the DEQ Air Permitting Engineer (Associate) or DEQ Air Permitting Engineer (Engineer-in-Training) announcements located at the link below.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/idaho?department[0]=Department%20of%20Environmental%20Quality&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending

DEQ works closely and collaboratively with a wide range of public and private partners, including federal and state agencies; the Board of Environmental Quality; city, county, and tribal governments; businesses; community organizations; and Idaho citizens. These partnerships are critical to accomplishing our environmental and human health protection mission.  The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.

 

DEQ is committed to protecting human health and the quality of Idaho's air, land, and water.

 

The Engineer-in-Training and Associate Engineer classifications are used for recruitment and training purposes for the Staff Engineer position. Through various types of on-the-job training, employees hired at the trainee level will learn to carry out the duties of a Staff Engineer. Upon completion of training, including possession of a Professional Engineering license, the employee will be promoted to the Staff Engineer level.


This posting will close 01/26/2021.

Example of Duties

  • Review air quality permit applications to determine compliance with air quality rules and regulations to issue air quality permits.
  • Draft air quality permits to construct, Tier I operating permits, and Tier II operating permits.
  • Provide technical and regulatory assistance to the regulated community regarding air quality permit application requirements.
  • Coordinate draft permit reviews with regional offices. 
  • Participate in the public comment process by providing technical and regulatory project details at informational meetings when requested and write responses to public comments when submitted.
  • Visit industrial facilities and provide technical and regulatory assistance on air quality permit requirements, such as monitoring and record­keeping methods to aid in complying with regulatory requirements.
  • Provide technical and regulatory support for the Air Division on special projects with air emissions sources.
  • Provide technical peer review and mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Provide updates as necessary to the permit coordinator for all assigned projects; ensure that permit issuance deadlines are met.
  • Respond to public records requests.
  • Provides technical and regulatory support to the compliance and enforcement program in support of compliance determinations for regulated facilities. 
  • Track changes in federal permitting and compliance requirements, interpretations, and guidance.
  • Review state and federal rules, provide updated regulatory information, and propose rule changes to the program manager.
  • Provide technical support for drafting rules and technical backup documents for the rulemaking process. Implement established program policies.
  • Draft policies, guidance procedures, and technical documents for the permit program. 
  • Work with regional offices, technical services, and other Air Quality Division programs to provide technical and regulatory support to review source test reports and develop new rules, guidance, and policies that will meet the goals of the air program and support airshed management. 

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure: Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE); or eligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12;

AND

Valid driver's license.

Experience: analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating, selecting and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards.
 

Specialty Minimum Qualifications (required for this position):

  • DEQ 3110 Air Permitting: Describe how a college degree has been obtained in engineering, physics, chemistry, environmental science or a closely related field; AND at least one (1) year of full-time work experience with: a governmental regulatory agency developing air quality permits for industrial sources; OR, a consulting firm or contractor with primary responsibility for preparing air quality permit applications; OR, ensuring compliance with air quality permit conditions at an industrial source.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

  • Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply.
  • Accrue paid vacation every pay period to accumulate approximately 2 weeks the first year, and increasing with state longevity
  • Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/     
  • Relocation Assistance available to some positions
  • Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm        
  • Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
  • Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information and resources for all of life's challenges.


Physical requirements:

  • Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time
  • Ability to reach and bend for filing purposes
  • Some periods of heavy reading and typing required
  • Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes
  • Some travel may be required
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain
  • Occasional travel required
  • May be required to travel and stay overnight in remote areas
  • May come into contact with hazardous waste/materials

About DEQ:
 
DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution.
 
As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
 
The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.

The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

 


To protect human health
and the quality of 
Idaho's air, land, and water.
 
 
If you have questions, please contact us at:
 
Email:
Phone:
(208) 373-0333

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

01
Are you currently licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers? Or, are you eligible for comity licensure from another state?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If your answer is YES to question number 1, please list your license number, the date it was issued, and the issuing state. (If you have questions regarding your eligibility for licensure, contact the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers at (208)373-7210.)
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Please describe your experience analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices. Typically met by possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experience to obtain the PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.) Experience should show a basic knowledge of related laws. This could be gained in EIT courses; training courses relating specifically to understanding and applying such laws; completion of college level coursework and work experience where they actually had to apply laws.
05
Please describe your experience writing technical engineering reports. (Include what type of report, purpose, users of the report, and if the report was published.) Typically gained by possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experience to obtain the PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.)
06
Please describe your experience evaluating, selecting and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects. Typically gained by possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experience to obtain the PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.) Typically gained by possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experience to obtain the PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.)]
07
Please describe your experience coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards. Include if you determined one of the following: if the project or facility was built according to plans; if it was being maintained according to standards; or if it was in compliance with regulations. You must have approximately two (2) years of experience performing the above duties as a certified Engineer-In-Training. This experience must meet the standards established by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers to qualify for Professional Engineering Licensure.
08
DEQ (3110) Air Permitting Please describe how you have obtained a college degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, environmental science or a closely related field; AND at least one (1) year of full-time work experience with: •a governmental regulatory agency developing air quality permits for industrial sources; OR, •a consulting firm or contractor with primary responsibility for preparing air quality permit applications; OR, •ensuring compliance with air quality permit conditions at an industrial source. For any education and training, describe the course title(s), the content, and hours/credits of each. For experience, describe job duties, employers, and employment dates.
09
Recruitment: How did you hear about us?
  • Currently Employed with DEQ
  • Currently Employed with a state agency other than DEQ
  • Idaho State Job Site
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  • Indeed
  • College Job Site
  • Facebook
  • Hireheroesusa.org
  • Career Fair
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  • Careerbuilder.com
  • Glassdoor.com
  • Westar.org
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10
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Required Question

Agency
State of Idaho
Address
304 North 8th Street

Boise, Idaho, 83720