Air Quality Engineering Trainee

Reference #: 4659582

THE POSITION

The Department of Environmental Protection is on the lookout for an Air Quality Engineering Trainee to join their team in Dauphin County. In this role, you will embark on a comprehensive 12-month training program designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to become an Air Quality Engineering Specialist. Throughout this training, you will engage in professional activities that involve providing technical, engineering, and regulatory assistance to a diverse range of stakeholders, including regional staff, industries, consultants, environmental organizations, and private citizens, all concerning various elements of the Department's Air Quality Programs. Upon successful completion of the training, you will advance to the position of Air Quality Engineering Specialist, stepping into a vital role that contributes to the protection and improvement of air quality in the region.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The responsibilities are centered around the evaluation of air emissions from a technical and economic perspective, as well as the assessment of related air pollution control technologies. This role involves addressing inquiries, creating and updating necessary documentation and guidelines, and offering support to regional offices. Additionally, it includes the examination of Plan Approvals and Operating Permits that are issued by the staff of regional offices, ensuring compliance with the Federal Clean Air Act, the Air Pollution Control Act, and relevant regulations. The position also entails acquiring skills to conduct technical and economic analyses for various special projects. Furthermore, the individual contributes to the New Source Review Section within the Permits Division of the Bureau of Air Quality, where they review and draft technical comments pertaining to air quality regulations.