Under general supervision, evaluates air pollution control systems, reviews permit applications and drafts air quality permits for facilities discharging pollutants into the air to ensure compliance under the Clean Air Act.

• Under supervision, review pre-construction or operating permit applications, determine compliance with applicable regulations, prepare air quality permit documents with appropriate requirements and conditions to assure compliance with the Nebraska Air Quality Regulations.
• Work with applicants to obtain appropriate quality and quantity of information needed to prepare permit recommendations.
• Review draft permits written by others for accuracy, consistency and content as necessary. Provide guidance to permit writers new to the program.
• Confer with and advise the regulated community on technical requirements in the area of construction and operating permits. Give presentations and provide testimony at public hearings in areas of responsibility.           
• Assist in regulatory planning and development of the permit program.

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline. Must obtain Engineer Intern Enrollment (Engineering in Training Certification) within one year of employment.

Other Requirements: 

• Submit a resume or list on the application specific detailed experience relevant to the position in years and months.
• A valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent transportation.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds.
• Ability to climb, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to work in outdoor temperature extremes.
• Ability to walk on muddy, icy, uneven terrain.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of air quality management, and state, local and federal air pollution control rules and regulations.    

Skills: Excellent written and oral communication, analytical and judgment skills, computer skills.

Ability to: Read and write technical reports; interpret complex environmental regulations and prepare concise and enforceable air quality permits; Relate well to people having various technical and non-technical backgrounds.