An Air Quality Scientist prepares technically sound and legally defensive air quality, greenhouse gas and energy analyses and technical appendices, primarily for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, such as Initial Studies (ISs), Environmental Analyses (EAs), Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). This role is approximately 85% report writing/analysis and 15% modeling.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to Section and Project Managers in research, technical writing and model/simulation functions, as requested, as well as provide recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop technically and legally defensible air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy analyses and technical appendices to be included in CEQA and NEPA environmental documents
• Use approved software models, such as the California Emissions Estimation Model (CalEEMod) and EMFAC, to estimate a project's air pollutant emissions
• Develop and quantify emission reduction potential of appropriate mitigation measures, if needed
• Develop either technical reports or sections for environmental documents
• Use air dispersion models, such as AERMOD and HARP, to evaluate the project's construction-related and operational-related emission and health impacts
• Develop air quality policy documents, such as air quality elements to General Plans
• Help develop mitigation monitoring plans and programs to insure compliance with stated and agreed-to mitigation requirements
• Meet firm's and client's goals within the agreed-upon scope of work and budget
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with clients and colleagues
• Represent and promote firm's strengths/reputation in the air quality industry

Skills

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate air quality assessments
• Provide effective and quality communication through written and oral methods
• Work creatively as a member of an environmental assessment team
• Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills
• Marketing and proposal preparation
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel, as well as internet usage

Work Environment

The position operates in a remote, home office environment as well as as-needed field assignments (under COVID-19 safety regulations). This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position may require some travel to attend meetings as well as fieldwork. This role may be exposed to a variety of terrains and a variety of weather conditions while performing fieldwork.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee may spend extended periods of time sitting in front of the computer. The employee is required to stand, stoop, walk, reach with hands and arms and hand/finger dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field required; Master's degree in Environmental Management or equivalent a plus
• 2-4 years of experience in Environmental Services, air quality and/or greenhouse gas emission inventory quantification and modeling skills including AERMOD, CalEEMod, ArcGIS and other software models
• Other air permitting or assessment/modeling experience highly desired

Diversity and respect are fundamental

Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.