ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION
Engineering Specialist I - Air Division - Permitting & Compliance
 

Performs a variety of duties in support of broad engineering assignments related to air permitting in a field or office setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of engineering design criteria and standards.
• Working knowledge of construction standards, methods, and materials.
• Working knowledge of inspection techniques.
• Working knowledge of land surveying methods and practices.
• Working knowledge of coordinate geometry and design calculations.
• Working knowledge of engineering plans standard symbols.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations and policies.
• Working knowledge of applicable environmental regulations and requirements.
• Working knowledge of health and safety standards and procedures.
• Working knowledge of applicable permit requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer operating systems and software.
• Working knowledge of testing and monitoring devices and techniques.
• Skill in testing materials and recording results.
• Skill in the use of survey instruments and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to identify discrepancies between work performed and specifications.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations.
• Ability to keep accurate field notes.
• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Work is typically performed in an office or out in the field.  May be required to work in subtropical climate.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, and climbing ladders.
• Must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.
 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
• Engineering review of compliance reports and technical documents. This includes demonstrating knowledge of industrial processes, air pollution controls, regulations, and review of compliance reports.  
• Performs environmental engineering reviews of permit applications that include process analysis, emission assessment, and rule applicability. Prepares drafts of industrial air pollution permits containing federally enforceable conditions to provide reasonable assurance of compliance with the regulations.
• Conducts environmental inspections of industrial sources. This includes performing inspections as part of the permit application review, inspections to determine compliance status with the applicable regulations, compliance test audits and citizen complaint investigations. 
• Prepares comprehensive technical reports and completes database entries.
• Performs other related duties as required.