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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To supervise the work of a staff and perform responsible duties assisting in the coordination, management, and administration within a statewide air quality program involving complex scientific and/or engineering work; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Administrator of the Office of Air Resources with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment in technical and administrative matters; work may be reviewed for the application of accepted professional principles, methods, and techniques, and for conformance to laws, rules, and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of a staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To supervise the work of a staff and perform responsible duties assisting in the coordination, management, and administration within a statewide air quality program involving complex scientific and/or engineering work; and to do related work as required.
• To perform complex scientific and/or engineering work in a statewide air quality program.
• To assist in the administration of federal grant programs concerning public air quality standards.
• To oversee and/or conduct research on the identification of causes and effects of air pollution.
• To oversee staff in estimating emission rates from various sources and source categories and to provide information on the air quality monitoring network stations and sampling locations.
• To supervise staff in data analysis and determine the need for the development of new regulations.
• To supervise staff in enforcing state air quality control regulations and statutes.
• To review and make recommendations regarding the adequacy of federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
• To supervise staff who are charged with the scientific and/or engineering review of detailed plans and specifications for the construction of facilities or air pollution control equipment designed to preserve air quality, and to make recommendations for revisions where appropriate.
• To assist in and oversee the development and implementation of new air quality programs such as: emission source permitting; to revise state air toxic standards; to revise State Implementation Plans; to develop and sustain the mobile source program; to develop and implement climate change policies; to develop and sustain other programs mandated by the State legislature and the Federal Clean Air Act and related amendments.
• To serve as the Hearing Officer at public hearings.
• To represent the department at public meetings and hearings, legislative hearings and scientific conferences as required.
• To serve as the liaison between the department and various government agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
• To provide program direction, guidance, and assistance to staff.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices employed to preserve, protect and improve the air resources of the State; and the ability to apply such knowledge in the administration and maintenance of the statewide air quality scientific or engineering programs; a thorough knowledge of and the enforcement of the state laws and regulations, as they relate to air quality and the ability to interpret and apply such laws; the ability to read and interpret all types of scientific or engineering plans and specifications, and to approve or reject proposed changes therein; the ability to plan, organize, review and evaluate the work of a staff of professional, technical, clerical and other personnel; the ability to prepare reports on and develop plans for air quality programs; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, federal, State, local agencies, community organizations, private business enterprises and the public; and related capacities and abilities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Office of Air Resources (OAR), within the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, is looking to fill an Air Quality Specialist IV position to supervise the work of staff and perform duties assisting in the coordination, management and administration of the Air Toxics, Planning and Monitoring Section (Air Toxics).

The Air Toxics Section is tasked with the development of regulations and State Implementation Plans, administering the Annual Air Emissions Inventory, performing and overseeing air quality monitoring, and the Air Toxics Program.  Through this work, you will carry out OAR’s mission for the preservation, protection, and improvement of Air Quality in Rhode Island.

We are seeking an experienced manager who has a background in air quality or toxicology.  The ideal candidate is an organized and detail-oriented individual with a positive attitude, excellent verbal and written communications skills who is comfortable managing many tasks and responsibilities concurrently. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the environmental, physical, or biological sciences; chemical, civil or environmental engineering; meteorology; environmental economics; or a closely related field; and

Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years employment in a position in the field of environmental science or engineering with a special emphasis in air quality, including a minimum of two (2) years in a position involving responsibility for the supervision, guidance and direction of subordinates engaged in professional scientific, engineering or planning functions related to community, regional and/or statewide pollution programs.

Or, possession of a Master’s degree from a college of recognized standing in one of the environmental, physical, or biological sciences; chemical, civil or environmental engineering; meteorology; environmental economics; or a closely related field; and a minimum of five (5) years employment in a position in the field of environmental science or engineering with a special emphasis in air quality, including a minimum of two (2) years in a position involving responsibility for the supervision, guidance and direction of subordinates engaged in professional scientific, engineering or planning functions related to community, regional and/or statewide pollution programs.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

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Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
 

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.