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Air Quality Engineer
Salary
$75,658.00 - $102,905.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-40705-14020
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP BAQ Permits Div
Opening Date
01/22/2026
Closing Date
2/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
14020
Position Number
00005023
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
B4
Pay Group
ST08
Bureau / Division Code
00352750
Bureau / Division
EP BAQ Permits Division
Worksite Address
400 Market Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17101
Contact Name
Susan Kreiser-Array
Contact Email
ra-Depjobs@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Would you thrive in a career in which your engineering expertise would have a direct impact on the environment? If so, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) may have the position for you! We are excited to welcome an innovative Air Quality Engineer to serve as the frontline defense for the Commonwealth's air quality. Here, you will serve as a vital technical consultant for industries, environmental groups, and the public alike for issues involving air emissions and associated air pollution control equipment. Apply today to help us ensure Pennsylvania's skies are clear and its industries are compliant!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Air Quality Engineer, you will serve as a team leader in the Technical Support Section of the Bureau of Air Quality, Division of Permits which prioritizes the implementation of permitting provisions for the federal Clean Air Act (CAA), PA Air Pollution Control Act (APCA), and other regulations adopted under these acts. You will guide the development of comprehensive permitting criteria in addition to developing General Plan Approvals and General Operating Permits for various source categories. You will also provide assistance to regional permitting staff in the determination of case-specific control technology requirements, as well as conduct technology assessments considering factors such as energy, environmental, and economic impacts.
Additional areas of focus include drafting reports and answers to questions on Pennsylvania's permitting programs; drafting responses to requests from private industry, the public, regional personnel, or other governmental agencies, providing information on air pollution control or ambient air impacts from air contamination sources; and reviewing and preparing draft comments on proposed rules, regulations, policies, procedures, air-quality standards, and legislation for potential impacts on the air quality permitting program.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00005023) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days 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 Rachel Carson Building 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 annual salary of $75,658.00 (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 & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years as an Air Quality Engineering Specialist ( Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) ;or
Three years of professional experience in air quality engineering or environmental engineering, and a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering;or
Four years of professional experience in air quality engineering or environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
Three years of professional experience in air quality engineering or environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
Graduate study in chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for- year basis.
Conditions of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rightsmustapply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Condition of Employment-Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", @type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an Air Quality Engineering Specialist for two or more years full-time?
Yes
No
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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How much full-time professional experience do you possess in air quality engineering or environmental engineering?
4 years or more
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
None to less than 1 year
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, @type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed a bachelor's degree in the field of engineering?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.
Yes
No
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Do you possess a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
Yes
No
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If you answer "Yes" to the above question, you must attach a copy of your certification for it to be considered in the eligibility decision before submitting your application. You will not be able to attach documents after submission of application. Upload documents using the "Attachments" tab on the left. If you answered "No", @type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists?
Yes
No
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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the license number and the expiration date in the text box below. If you answered "No", @type N/A in the text box below.
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How much graduate coursework have you completed in chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link.
60 credits or more
30 credits or less than 60 credits
Less than 30 credits
None
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INSTRUCTIONS: You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - REVIEW AND ANALYZE INFORMATION
Prepares, reviews, and evaluates permit or plan approval applications regarding air contamination sources or pollution control equipment of regulated facilities. Determines compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and legislation or programs such as the Clean Air Act or the Pennsylvania Code. Reviews plan approval applications prior to construction of new air contamination sources or modifications to existing contamination sources. Recommends the issuance or denial of the application upon review.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience preparing, reviewing, or evaluating permit or plan approval applications regarding air quality to determine compliance. I recommended approval or denial of the applications.
B. I have experience preparing, reviewing, or evaluating permit or plan approval applications regarding air quality to determine compliance. Someone else recommended approval or denial of the applications.
C. I have experience preparing, reviewing, or evaluating environmental permit applications NOT related to air quality.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Details regarding your experience reviewing and analyzing applications.
Your experience recommending approval or denial of permit and/or plan applications.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance to staff, facility owners or operators, consultants, special interest groups, and the public regarding federal and state laws and regulations governing air quality, air quality engineering, air quality standards and control technologies, pollution sources, and advanced combustion concepts. Conducts meetings and abatement conferences with industrial, governmental, and/or community representatives to evaluate air pollution control programs and to resolve specific conflicts or problems evolving from any case.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience providing technical assistance regarding the requirements of an air quality control program including prevention of significant deterioration, nonattainment new source review, new source performance standards, Title V, or national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants.
B. I have experience providing technical assistance regarding the requirements of an air quality control program. This did NOT include prevention of significant deterioration, nonattainment new source review, new source performance standards, Title V, or national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants.
C. I have experience providing technical assistance NOT related to the requirements of an air quality control program.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience providing technical assistance and to whom.
The topic(s) of the information provided.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - CONDUCT EVALUATIONS
Conducts engineering evaluations by inspecting air contaminant sources and air cleaning devices to assess their operating parameters and characteristics. Makes recommendations to source operators for the abatement of air pollution problems.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience conducting engineering evaluations. I was responsible for inspecting air contaminant sources and air cleaning devices to assess their operating parameters and characteristics AND making recommendations for the abatement of air pollution problems.
B. I have experience conducting engineering evaluations. I was responsible for inspecting air contaminant sources and air cleaning devices to assess their operating parameters and characteristics. Someone else made the recommendations for the abatement of air pollution problems.
C. I have experience conducting engineering evaluations NOT related to air quality.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The @type(s) of engineering evaluations you conducted.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Writes narrative technical reports related to air quality programs/activities. Prepares deficiency and approval letters (which include regulatory citations) and other written correspondence to exchange information with the public, staff, facility operators, and consultants.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience writing technical documents or correspondence related to air quality program activities. I was responsible for the content of the complete document.
B. I have experience drafting technical documents or correspondence related to air quality program activities. Someone else was responsible for the content of the complete document.
C. I have experience writing technical documents NOT related to air quality program activities.
D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The @type(s) of technical documents you have drafted and/or written (reports, letters, etc.).
The topic(s) of technical documents and correspondence you have drafted and/or written.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - PERFORM/VERIFY MATHEMATICAL AND ENGINEERING CALCULATIONS
Performs and/or verifies mathematical and engineering calculations such as contaminant potential/actual emissions and rates, pressure, and temperature in the evaluation of designs for air quality sources.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have experience performing and verifying mathematical and engineering calculations related to air quality.
B. I have experience performing and verifying mathematical and engineering calculations NOT related to air quality.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to algebra, calculus, geometry, or statistics.
D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on this work behavior. Please be sure your .response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The @type(s) of mathematical and engineering calculations you verified and/or performed.
The purpose for verifying/performing the mathematical and engineering calculations.
Your specific duties and level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title
Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
