Air Quality Environmental Analyst

LLNL•Livermore, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hiring an Environmental Analyst to support the Environment, Safety & Health Directorate’s Waste and Air Quality Office. The role provides advanced air-quality regulatory compliance support to LLNL programs and supports the Environmental Functional Area and ESH field teams. Depending on assignment, the position may offer a hybrid schedule with the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. The position may be filled at the TSS.3 or TSS.4 level, depending on the candidate’s knowledge and related experience; additional responsibilities apply at TSS.4. The analyst serves as a technical contact for federal, state, and local air regulators; interprets regulations and legislation; negotiates compliance solutions; prepares permit applications and related documents; and advises or collaborates with LLNL stakeholders. The role also includes evaluating proposed regulations and DOE requirements, conducting environmental analyses and audits, coordinating inspections and audits, analyzing environmental data, maintaining spreadsheets, and reviewing air dispersion and human-health risk assessment modeling as needed. At TSS.4, the analyst handles highly complex regulatory matters and mentors and trains junior staff. This is a Flexible Term appointment for a definite period not to exceed six years. If the selected candidate is a Career Indefinite employee, that status may be maintained if funding allows. The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
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.
Effective organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple complex tasks, changing priorities, tight deadlines, and 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 or 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 requirements at the state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary technical contact for the EPA, California Air Resources Board, and local Air Districts on air regulatory compliance.
Interpret complex air compliance regulations and legislation, negotiate compliance solutions with regulators, prepare air permit applications and related documents, and serve as a resource for 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 issues and recommend solutions.
Coordinate and participate in regulatory inspections, audits, and site verifications conducted by internal and external agencies.
Perform data analysis, including statistical analysis of environmental data, 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 direction varying according to assigned tasks.
At the TSS.4 level, address highly complex air regulatory compliance matters and mentor and train junior staff in technical skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Perform other duties as assigned.