Air Quality and Green House Gas Emissions Analyst (Administrator IV)

Maryland Department of Transportation•Anne Arundel County, MD

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking an Air Quality and Green House Gas Emissions Analyst (Administrator IV) for its Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO). This role is responsible for leading TSO’s regulatory air quality requirements through data analysis, modeling, and forecasting of National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Greenhouse Gas emissions. The position provides expert advice on compliance with federal law and the Clean Air Act, with a focus on vehicle electrification programs. The incumbent will oversee the creation and implementation of modeling and analysis work orders, manage contractor work and budgets, and act as a liaison between MDOT, metropolitan planning organizations, other state agencies, and stakeholders. The current vacancy is in the Office of Electric Vehicles, Climate Change and Air Quality, located in Hanover, MD. A hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site hours, may be available.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Three (3) years of this experience must include environmental planning, air quality planning, or transportation planning.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with vehicle emissions modeling tools
Experience working in air quality planning or programs in the transportation sector

Responsibilities

Ensuring MDOT policies, projects, programs and initiatives meet regulatory air quality requirements.
Managing transportation-related air quality and greenhouse gas modeling, analysis, inventories and reporting.
Managing air quality conformity requirements, tracking performance measurement and reporting.
Providing Greenhouse Gas emissions expertise by representing the department in inter-departmental and external engagement and reporting.
Serving as data collection and quality control lead for annual reports as required by state law.
Supporting development and utilization of a project level Greenhouse Gas emissions calculator for assessing emissions impacts.
Serving as liaison to the public and key stakeholders on plans and projects.
Facilitating and managing communications on policy and legislative and departmental updates and mandates.
Serving as a subject matter expert ensuring compliance and adherence to goals, targets, and initiatives.