Air Quality Engineer

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Air Quality Engineer

Salary

$75,658.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40705-14020

Department

Department of Environmental Protection

Division

EP BAQ Permits Div

Opening Date

01/22/2026

Closing Date

2/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

14020

Position Number

00005023

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00352750

Bureau / Division

EP BAQ Permits Division

Worksite Address

400 Market Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17101

Contact Name

Susan Kreiser-Array

Contact Email

ra-Depjobs@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Would you thrive in a career in which your engineering expertise would have a direct impact on the environment?  If so, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may have the position for you!  We are excited to welcome an innovative Air Quality Engineer to serve as the frontline defense for the Commonwealth’s air quality.  Here, you will serve as a vital technical consultant for industries, environmental groups, and the public alike for issues involving air emissions and associated air pollution control equipment.  Apply today to help us ensure Pennsylvania's skies are clear and its industries are compliant!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Air Quality Engineer, you will serve as a team leader in the Technical Support Section of the Bureau of Air Quality, Division of Permits which prioritizes the implementation of permitting provisions for the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), PA Air Pollution Control Act (APCA), and other regulations adopted under these acts.  You will guide the development of comprehensive permitting criteria in addition to developing General Plan Approvals and General Operating Permits for various source categories.  You will also provide assistance to regional permitting staff in the determination of case-specific control technology requirements, as well as conduct technology assessments considering factors such as energy, environmental, and economic impacts.   Additional areas of focus include drafting reports and answers to questions on Pennsylvania's permitting programs; drafting responses to requests from private industry, the public, regional personnel, or other governmental agencies, providing information on air pollution control or ambient air impacts from air contamination sources; and reviewing and preparing draft comments on proposed rules, regulations, policies, procedures, air-quality standards, and legislation for potential impacts on the air quality permitting program.Interested in learning more?  Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week.  In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.  If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg.  The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment wit