Environmental Air Compliance Specialist

Tepa Companies•Alexandria, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tepa Companies are seeking a Environmental Air Compliance Specialist to support the Clean Air Act (CAA) Program at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. As the Environmental Air Compliance Specialist, you will provide technical support for air compliance activities, including permit compliance, inspections, emissions inventory management, regulatory reporting, audits, training, and air permitting support for facilities operating under Title V and minor New Source Review (mNSR) permits. Work is performed on site at Fort Belvoir Main Post (Fort Belvoir, VA), Fort Belvoir North Area (Springfield, VA), and Rivanna Station (Charlottesville, VA).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
5+ years of progressive experience in air quality compliance, environmental compliance, or a related environmental program, including independent performance of inspections, audits, regulatory reporting, and permitting support.
Comprehensive knowledge of the Clean Air Act and applicable federal, Virginia, U.S. Army, and installation air-quality regulations, policies, permits, and guidance.
Thorough knowledge of Title V and minor New Source Review permitting requirements, including 9 VAC 5 Chapters 40 and 80, and the ability to support permit applications, modifications, and implementation.
Ability to conduct air-compliance inspections and audits of stationary emission sources, identify deficiencies or potential violations, and develop practical corrective-action recommendations.
Ability to review project plans, designs, studies, NEPA documents, work orders, and excavation permits for air-quality impacts and prepare technically defensible Records of Non-Applicability under 40 CFR Part 93.
Ability to calculate and document actual and potential emissions for regulated NSR pollutants and hazardous air pollutants and maintain accurate emissions-unit and equipment inventories.
Knowledge of air-pollution control requirements and the ability to evaluate control alternatives and prepare Best Available Control Technology and Maximum Achievable Control Technology determinations.
Ability to collect, evaluate, and maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready compliance records, tracking spreadsheets, equipment data, inspection forms, audit checklists, and permit documentation.
Knowledge of refrigerant management, ozone-depleting substances, and applicable requirements under 40 CFR Part 82, including the ability to conduct compliance audits and identify corrective actions.
Strong technical writing, training, and communication skills, including the ability to prepare permit applications, regulatory reports, inspection findings, training materials, and presentations for technical and nontechnical audiences.
Ability to independently manage recurring inspections, audits, training, reporting, and multiple concurrent permitting projects while coordinating effectively with facility personnel, tenants, contractors, project teams, and regulatory stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for emissions tracking and inventory management, and Microsoft Teams for document management.
Ability to perform field work, including inspections of mechanical rooms, generator locations, and industrial shop areas across multiple installation sites.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel between Fort Belvoir Main Post, Fort Belvoir North Area, and Rivanna Station.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a background investigation and obtain and maintain installation access, a Common Access Card (CAC), and Government information system access, including completion of required AT Level I, iWATCH, and OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of start and registration in ATCTS as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an Army, DoD, or other federal installation air program.
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct compliance inspections and technical reviews to ensure adherence to federal, state, and permit requirements, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.
Maintain emissions inventories, equipment records, emission calculations, and compliance documentation for regulated air emission sources.
Plan and perform air quality and refrigerant management compliance audits, document deficiencies, and prepare audit reports.
Develop, update, and deliver quarterly air compliance and refrigerant management training while maintaining training records and certifications.
Prepare recurring regulatory reports and certifications to support timely compliance with Title V, NSPS, greenhouse gas, emissions, and other air quality reporting requirements.
Provide technical support for air permitting activities, including permit applications, modifications, emissions calculations, and regulatory determinations.
Manage Air Program administrative functions, including monthly status reporting, recordkeeping, document management, and coordination of field activities.
Perform services in a safe manner
Meet quality standards specified for the position
Other duties and special projects as assigned.