Description
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to coordinate the development of air pollution attainment and maintenance strategies and action plans required by state and federal environmental protection agencies, and analyzes and interprets air pollution data, and prepare scientific statistical reports.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
• Conducts mobile source computer emissions modeling and computations at various scales - for regional air quality transportation conformity analyses to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and to provide data for local agency programs and policies.
• Develops and curates accurate and updated input data to maintain emissions inventories for on-road mobile, non-road mobile and non-point/area sources, using best data sources and collaboration with other local, regional, state and federal agencies.
• Collects data, performs calculations, submits data and reviews fill-in data by EPA for multiple emissions inventories for triennial submittal to the EPA and for local, state and regional purposes (on-road, non-road, area source).
• Performs facility or project level air dispersion emissions modeling and provide input data for modeling point sources (Title V and FEDOOP permitted), and transportation projects when a review is required for hotspot modeling.
• Maintains expertise and stay current with best practices in air quality modeling emissions inventory by attending training and performing model updates for mobile source modeling, air dispersion modeling and emissions inventory development and curating.
• Provides support for local and regional policy and regulation development by R & D of technical and scientific information and providing data (from model and information (including grant applications).
• Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Biological Science, Engineering, Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Two (2) years of experience working in an environmental science regulatory environment or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• None.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE
Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
STANDARD CLAUSES
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.
Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.
