Senior Air Quality Control Specialist

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• Lead air quality compliance programs, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including the Clean Air Act.
• Oversee and conduct advanced air quality monitoring, emissions testing, and air dispersion modeling as needed.
• Manage air permit applications, renewals, modifications, and associated compliance documentation.
• Analyze complex air emissions data to identify trends, potential violations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for air quality issues or non-compliance events.
• Serve as the primary contact for regulatory agencies during inspections, audits, and compliance discussions.
• Prepare, review, and submit high-level technical reports, compliance filings, and environmental impact assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior specialists and other staff involved in air quality monitoring.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to optimize air pollution control equipment and processes.
• Stay informed of evolving environmental laws, industry best practices, and emerging technologies in air emissions control.
• Lead or participate in internal environmental audits and risk assessments related to air quality.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
• New Source Review (NSR) permitting
• Nevada permitting
• Mining permitting
• Proficiency with air dispersion modeling systems, e.g., AERMOD Lakes Environmental and BREEZE AERMOD

● This position requires occasional domestic overnight travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time, to support
business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on
project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be
conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is
required during travel and on-site work.

• This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring flexibility to work effectively from both a professional office and field work site setting.
• On-Site Office Requirements:
  • Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in a climate-controlled office environment.
  • Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required.
  • Physical demands may include sitting for long durations, occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of materials up to 15 pounds.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE.
  • Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes.

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