AIR QUALITY PERMITTING ENGINEER

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.

This agency currently does not sponsor employment visas. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring an Air Quality Permitting Engineer for the State Office located in Boise.

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and looking for a rewarding career with diverse opportunities? This position offers a unique chance to work with a variety of industries, including mining, potato dehydration, semiconductor manufacturing, sugar refining, asphalt production, and more.

As part of our team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across these sectors while playing a vital role in safeguarding Idaho’s air. You'll collaborate with a group of dedicated professionals who value teamwork, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

If you’re looking for a career where you can grow, make an impact, and contribute to meaningful work, we want to hear from you!

This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy.

This position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy (https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/TelecommutingResources/Section7\_Telecommuting\_Policy.pdf) . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation.

Responsibilities:

Implement Air Quality Program: Provide technical and regulatory support for processing and drafting air quality permits.

• Review air quality permit applications for compliance with air quality rules and regulations. Draft air quality Permits to Construct, Tier I operating permits, and Tier II operating permits with associated explanation of permit requirements. Assist the regulated community with air quality permit application requirements.

• Coordinate draft permit reviews with regional offices. Upon request, participate in permit hand-off meetings.

• Support the public comment process by providing technical and regulatory project details at informational meetings when requested and writing responses to submitted comments.

• Visit industrial facilities and provide technical and regulatory assistance on air quality permit requirements, such as monitoring and record keeping methods that support compliance.

• Provide support for the Air Division on special projects involving air emissions sources.

Air Quality Division integration: Work with regional offices and other Air Quality Division programs to review source test reports and develop new rules, guidance, and policies that will meet the goals of the air program and support airshed management.

There are three job classification levels for this opening: Engineer-in-Training, Engineer, Associate and Engineer, Staff

Positions established at the Staff Engineer level may be underfilled at the Associate or Engineer-in-Training levels. After successfully completing a training plan, meeting the minimum qualifications for the staff engineer level, and receiving a professional engineering license, the employee will be reclassified and compensated as a staff engineer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Engineer in Training

Salary: $30/hr.

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Graduation from a four-year Engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS within six (6) months of hire receive certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer Intern OR

• Certification as an EIT from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) OR

• Graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) PLUS verification that the candidate has passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination.

• AND Possess a valid driver's license

Engineer, Associate

Salary: $32.50 - $34.50/hr.

Candidates must have one of the following:

• Certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-in-Training OR certification from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET):

AND

• Two years of E.I.T. experience: reading and interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and standards on projects; interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws, when applying standard engineering principles and practices; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards.

Experience : analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating, selecting and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards.

• AND Possess a valid driver's license

Engineer Staff

Salary: $38.00 - $40.10/hr.

Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE)

OR

Eligible for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12

Experience: analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices. This is typically gained by Possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experience to obtain the PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.) Experience should show a basic knowledge of related laws. This could be gained in EIT courses; training courses relating specifically to understanding and applying such laws; completion of college level coursework and work experience where they actually had to apply laws.

• Writing technical engineering reports; This is typically gained by possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experience to obtain the PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.)

• Evaluating, selecting and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in completing projects; Typically gained by possession of a professional engineering license. (Note: this should include 4 years of experience to obtain the PE OR 3 years of experience plus 1 year of education as a full-time engineering student at the Master's level.)

• Coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards. Typically gained by two years of experience coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards. Include if you determined one of the following: if the project or facility was built according to plans; if it was being maintained according to standards; or if it was in compliance with regulations

• AND Possess a valid driver's license

Desired Specialty Minimum Qualification

A college degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, environmental science or a closely related field; AND at least one (1) year of full-time work experience with: a governmental regulatory agency developing air quality permits for industrial sources; OR, a consulting firm or contractor with primary responsibility for preparing air quality permit applications; OR, ensuring compliance with air quality permit conditions at an industrial source.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.

• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.

• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes.

• Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain.

• May come into contact with hazardous waste/materials.

Other Requirements:

• Some travel may be required.

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

About the Agency:

The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

To learn more about the agency this position will support, please visit: About Us - Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (https://www.deq.idaho.gov/about-us/)

To protect human health and the quality of

Idaho's air, land, and water.

www.deq.idaho.gov

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (208) 373-0333