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FCS · 3 months ago

Air Quality CEQA Scientist

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $109K/yr

5+ years exp

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) is focused on improving the world we live in and is seeking an Air Quality Scientist to join their team. The ideal candidate will perform emission, air dispersion, and health risk modeling, while also providing training and mentorship to junior staff.

Environmental ConsultingManagement ConsultingSoftware

Responsibilities

Review site plan and project information, coordinate with client on data needs, and gather all data necessary to conduct technically and legally defensible air quality/air dispersion/health risk modeling

Author technically and legally defensible air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy analyses and technical appendices to be included in CEQA and NEPA environmental documents

Use approved software models, such as the California Emissions Estimation Model (CalEEMod) and EMFAC, to estimate a project's air pollutant emissions

Develop and quantify emission reduction potential of appropriate mitigation measures, if needed

Use air dispersion models, such as AERMOD and HARP, to evaluate the project's construction-related and operational-related emission and health impacts

Strong knowledge of various Air District guidelines and latest greenhouse gas emission legislative updates

Qualification

Air quality assessmentsCalEEMod experienceAERMOD experienceHARP experienceGreenhouse gas modelingProposal preparationMS Office proficiencyEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or related field required

5-7 years of experience in Environmental Services, air quality and/or greenhouse gas emission inventory quantification and modeling skills including AERMOD, CalEEMod, ArcGIS and other software models

Good knowledge of air quality and greenhouse gas emission regulations and legislative updates

Strong writer with extensive experience writing air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy sections pursuant to CEQA

Ability to conduct air quality assessments

CalEEMod, AERMOD, and/or HARP experience

Provide effective and quality communication through written and oral methods

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel, as well as internet usage

Ability to provide training and mentorship to junior staff

Strong interpersonal skills to promote teamwork

Preferred

Master's degree in environmental management or equivalent a plus

Other air permitting or assessment/modeling experience highly desired

Benefits

Remote/Hybrid/in-office work location options

Escalating PTO structure

Up to 10 paid holidays (up to 4 are flexible holidays)

Full health care package:

Up to 100% employer-paid employee medical and 55% eligible dependent coverage

80% employer-paid dental and vision

Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term Disability insurance

Employee Assistance & Wellness Program

401k & Roth

Pet insurance discounts

Company

FCS

With more than 37 years of experience, FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), is a leading provider of environmental, sustainability, and compliance solutions, delivering fully-integrated consulting, software, and data management services.

Founded in 2008

Irvine, California, USA

51-200 employees