Air Quality Program Specialist

THE POSITIONStep into a role that protects the health of communities across Pennsylvania as an Air Quality Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection. This position places you at the center of important environmental decisions that shape cleaner air for everyone. You will help guide major policies and learn how science and regulation work together to support public well-being. Start a meaningful career that makes a real difference for the Commonwealth.

20250527051913_DEP.jpgDESCRIPTION OF WORKThis position supports the development of air quality regulations and state implementation plans that help protect the environment and public health. The work involves research, coordination, and evaluation of important strategies that guide statewide air quality goals. As a Air Quality Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Regulation Development: Prepare and revise air quality regulations and state implementation plan materials for review and submissionStrategy Evaluation: Analyze control options for feasibility, economic impact, and pollution reduction to support compliance with state and federal lawsAgency Coordination: Collaborate with regional offices, legal staff, other agencies, and EPA partners during regulatory and planning processesPublic Engagement: Support public hearings, prepare presentations, and share technical information with industry, officials, and community membersResearch Support: Conduct research on policy needs, technical issues, and regulatory approaches to guide future decisionsTechnical Liaison: Communicate with EPA and other organizations to ensure completeness and accuracy of submitted air program materials

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Permanent Part-Time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with a 30-minute lunch.Occasional travel may be requiredTelework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, one day 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 headquarters office 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 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly salary of 35.32 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Two years of experience as an Air Quality Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orOne year of experience as an Air Monitoring Program Supervisor (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); orThree years of professional work in the control and abatement of air pollution and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or an environmental field closely related to Air Quality Management; orAn equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Special Requirement:

This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.