Air Quality Environmental Analyst

LLNL•Livermore, CA

9d•$154,950 - $235,692•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring an Environmental Analyst to support the Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) Directorate’s Waste and Air Quality Office. The role provides advanced air-quality regulatory compliance support to LLNL programs, the Environmental Functional Area (EFA), and ESH field Teams. Depending on the assignment, the position may have a hybrid schedule with the option to work from home one or more days per week. The position will be filled at either the TSS.3 or TSS.4 level, based on knowledge and related experience. At the TSS.3 level, the analyst serves as a primary technical contact for the EPA, California Air Resources Board, and local Air Districts; interprets air regulations and legislation; works with regulators on compliance solutions; prepares permit applications and related documents; and advises or collaborates with LLNL stakeholders. The role also analyzes proposed environmental regulations and DOE Orders, conducts environmental analyses and audits, coordinates and participates in inspections and audits, analyzes environmental data, maintains spreadsheets, and reviews air-dispersion and human-health-risk-assessment modeling as needed. At the TSS.4 level, the position additionally handles highly complex air compliance matters and regulatory analyses, and mentors and trains junior staff. The appointment is a Flexible Term appointment for a definite period not to exceed six years; eligible Career Indefinite employees may retain that status if funding allows. A DOE Q-level security clearance is required, which requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physical, Chemical, Biological, Atmospheric, or Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Significant knowledge and experience in federal, state, and local air regulations.
Experience analyzing, interpreting, and assessing compliance with complex environmental regulations and recommending solutions.
Advanced experience conducting audits and compliance inspections.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills to present, explain, and communicate complex technical information to personnel and management at all levels.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact, discretion, and mature judgment.
Analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend, and implement solutions to complex problems, potentially involving data and modeling analysis.
Organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple complex tasks, conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service and follow-through.
At the TSS.4 level, highly advanced knowledge and substantial experience in air compliance programs.
At the TSS.4 level, highly advanced experience assessing compliance with highly complex environmental regulations and recommending and implementing solutions.
At the TSS.4 level, experience mentoring and training junior staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
Experience with Bay Area Air Quality Management District and/or San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District regulations.
Experience managing air-quality instrumentation and networks, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge and experience with related environmental regulatory and compliance requirements, including NEPA, CEQA, hazardous waste, stormwater, and drinking water at the state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary technical contact for the EPA, California Air Resources Board (CARB), and local Air Districts.
Interpret complex air-quality compliance regulations and legislation, negotiate compliance solutions with regulators, prepare air permit applications and related documents, and advise or collaborate with LLNL stakeholders.
Analyze and provide guidance on proposed federal, state, and local environmental regulations and DOE Orders as they relate to LLNL operations.
Conduct environmental analyses and audits of operations and facilities to identify potential environmental issues and recommend solutions.
Coordinate and participate in regulatory inspections, audits, and site verifications by internal and external agencies.
Perform environmental data analysis, including statistical analysis, and maintain spreadsheets.
Review air-dispersion modeling and human-health-risk-assessment modeling analyses as needed.
Work independently and as part of a team, with minimal direction depending on assigned tasks.
At the TSS.4 level, serve as a primary technical contact for air regulatory compliance involving highly complex regulations and permit matters.
At the TSS.4 level, analyze proposed highly complex regulations and DOE requirements or orders for legal and operational impacts to LLNL.
At the TSS.4 level, mentor and train junior staff in technical skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.