NRO - P3003 - Air Permitting Technical Reviewer

THIS IS AN AGENCY-ONLY RECRUITMENT.

This position primarily administers technical programs and provides technical support to staff and the regulated community in the area of air permitting. 

This is a restricted position. Continued employment is contingent on the availability of grant or non-general funds.

Please note this position follows a hybrid work schedule to include both in-office and telework. Candidates must be able to work from the assigned work location in Virginia.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership for the most technically difficult permitting actions

• Act as a mentor to coworkers and provide technical and procedural assistance and training to staff and management, as needed

• Conduct quality assurance and quality control peer reviews of complex permits, statement of bases, engineering analyses, and permit related submittals for applicability and completeness to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Agency guidance, prior to final review by the Air Permit Manager

• Review complex permit applications and air permit related documents submittals for applicability and completeness

• Develop and write technically and procedurally accurate statement of bases, engineering analyses and enforceable permits for issuance in a timely manner, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance

• Provide recommendations and support for approval of plans, specifications and other value engineering documents

• Provide technical support for permit related compliance and enforcement actions by working with clients and other DEQ staff to resolve issues efficiently, openly, fairly and consistently

• Serve as a program expert for the region and in collaborative efforts with other regions and Central Office

• Suggest changes to, and participate in the development / review of, agency guidance and regulations, including coordination of regional responses to Central Office

• Share competency internally and externally to the benefit of the program, both in the Valley Regional Office and the agency

• Participate in discussions regarding program issues with other agencies, the regulated community and the general public

• Provide other air permitting program or agency/regional support as assigned

Qualifications

• Substantial experience interpreting and applying Federal and State air program laws, regulations, and guidance; evaluating applications, engineering reports, and related technical documents; writing and reviewing air permits, statement of bases, engineering analyses, and performing emission calculations

• Advanced knowledge of environmental, mechanical and chemical engineering principles; industrial processes; and air pollution control technologies

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

• Experience using PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software

• Demonstrated ability to train other staff and actively contribute to agency workgroups

• Ability to manage and evaluate program performance and provide quality control/assurance reviews resulting in consistent and high-quality work products

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

• Must be sensitive to public attitudes and concerns while effectively carrying out the agency mission