Senior Air Quality Modeler

The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Senior Air Quality Modeler.  As a member of our team, you will lead the DES Air Quality Modeling program and conduct highly technical air quality modeling. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of atmospheric processes, air quality regulations, and good understanding of software/systems required for air quality modeling and will also be a consensus builder, good communicator and excellent team player. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, open-minded, a critical thinker, and be a resourceful problem solver with the ability to analyze a problem from a variety of perspectives using a wide range of tools and will also be adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
 
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, natural or physical science, environmental studies, public/environmental health, or a related field, AND six (6) years of full-time professional level experience in air quality management or a directly related field. Must have computer skills to develop/administer air quality models. Equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered.

Working Conditions: Work out of doors in various weather conditions, dust and noise. May attend meetings outside of normal working hours.  

Licensing and Certification: Possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.  

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.  

Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.  

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug screening.

Provides technical leadership on all modeling efforts. Plans, organizes and completes air quality modeling for mobile, stationary source, SIP modeling and other activities to meet department needs and deadlines. Performs complex computer modeling, emission inventories and database tasks requiring advanced level computer skills. Conduct mobile source, other man-made and natural sources emission modeling to assist in SIP development. Conduct the SIP modeling as needed to demonstrate attainment. Identifies data and studies needed to track air shed status for each criteria air pollutant in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. Inventories and maintains documentation of baseline and increment consumption for each air pollutant in each air shed. Reviews and verifies data, model use, model runs and interpretation of modeling results submitted with air permit applications for applicability, reasonableness, anomalies, and approvability based on applicable federal, state and local requirements. Performs site visits as part of the review and verification process. Determines analytical techniques and data gathering processes and obtains required information for analysis. Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding policy and procedure development and implementation associated with air quality modeling. Maintains accurate records and files related to the areas of assignment. Prepares a variety of technical, statistical, and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials; completes informational surveys; prepares and submits reports to various regulatory agencies. Provides direction, training, and work review to professional and/or technical staff on an air quality modeling project basis. Coordinates and performs research, administrative and technical activities necessary to achieve project objectives or interpretive mapping results. Drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and inspect property sites.  

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Assists in the planning and development of departmental and/or divisional internal policies and procedures. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. May be assigned to coordinate activities for specific projects and/or programs. Conducts various complex research studies; prepares reports and makes recommendations. Uses standard office equipment including a computer, in the course of the work. Attends meetings and other departmental functions. Performs special assignments and projects.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit various job sites; strength and stamina to conduct various investigations at commercial and residential sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. May involve significant walking, climbing, stooping, light lifting, and performing functions in confined areas. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.