Engineer VI- Modeler

Job Description

The Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates 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. It adopts new regulations and supports enforcement of existing regulations, and it permits and inspects asbestos removal efforts.

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The Division of Air Quality monitors and regulates 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. It adopts new regulations and supports enforcement of existing regulations, and it permits and inspects asbestos removal efforts.

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This engineer performs air quality dispersion modeling and quality driven analysis of ambient air monitoring data for the Division of Air Quality to support clean air and climate programs. Air quality modeling is used to demonstrate and predict the effects of current and proposed policies to drive decision making on a local, statewide and regional level. Evaluation of modeling required for permit applications and development of air quality predictions supports the Department's mission to protect public health and the environment and to improve the quality of life for communities in Delaware. Due to the dynamic and complex nature of the work, generous opportunities for professional development are provided. Organizational culture is focused on creativity, flexibility, professional growth, and work life balance.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Drafts, develops and modifies engineering designs, plans and specifications.
Reviews permit applications, blueprints and/or designs prepared by others to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
Applies the principles and theories of science and mathematics to research and develop solutions to technical problems.
Plans and conducts field studies, surveys, research and development projects, inspections and/or investigations to collect data and ensure conformance to state/federal laws and regulations.
Tests or evaluates materials, equipment, systems and facilities.
Plans and coordinates engineering projects.
Reviews, analyzes and reports on the status of projects and/or regulatory conformance.
Develops cost estimates for project time and materials.
Provides technical guidance and training to technical staff.