Environmental Scientist II

Introduction

The Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates all emissions to the air. It issues permits to construct and permits to operate air contaminant sources. It maintains emission inventories from business and industry. It develops the State’s implementation plan as required by the Clean Air Act.

Summary Statement

This position is located within the Division of Air Quality Planning Section at the Dover, DE State Street Commons office. Duties are related to Airshed Planning and Emission Inventory and include: State Implementation Plan revisions; emissions inventory assistance; technical research and data analysis in support of air quality related programs, primarily related to National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS); and the development of regulations and other voluntary measures to reduce air quality emissions within the state of Delaware.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares permits, technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

Job Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.

• Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.

• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

• Six months experience in using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

• Six months experience in technical report writing.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Telework and Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458.