AIR QUALITY SPECIALIST

Air Quality Specialist

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the federal and industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide environmental consulting, facilities engineering and program/project management services to federal and private sectors.

Position Summary

BB&E is looking for an Air Quality Specialist to assist NASA Ames Environmental Research Center Support Services Contract (ESS) under our Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) Business Line (BL), to provide environmental services to the NASA Ames Program Team

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the Air Program at NASA Ames.
• Interpret Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), State (ARB), Federal (EPA) and local rules/regulations and review permits to ensure compliance with these regulations.
• Support implementation of GHG program compliant with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and Executive Orders, and NASA policies and procedures.
• Identify potentially new/modified source(s) of regulated air pollutant(s) to determine if a permitting action is required. Prepared applications as required.
• Review and update data for air permit sources and prepare and submit air permit modifications as required. Retire permits if process qualifies for an exemption.
• Deliver air permits to the designated personnel and provide training to each individual on the terms and conditions of the permit they are given.
• Complete data entry and maintain NASA ’ s Air Permit Tracking System (APTS) to track material usage or hours of operation to demonstrate compliance with usage/operational limits generate throughput reports, track facility-wide emissions to validate/maintain NASA ’ s designation as a synthetic minor and update SDSs and emissions factors. All permitted sources, permit conditions, permit holder information, location and other required fields shall be entered into the APTS.
• Review and provide recommendations for Ames Product Review for Hazardous Chemical Purchase for air quality compliance with BAAQMD.
• Prepare monthly Air Quality Non-Compliance Assessment Report for ARC permit holders.
• Review and update data for the In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation using the Diesel Off-Road Online Reporting System (DOORS).
• Review and update data for the Large Spark-Ignition (LSI) Engine Fleet Requirements regulation using the CARB on-line system.
• Submit air quality compliance records provided by permit holders as requested by BAAQMD. Coordinate, schedule, and provide on-site support to physical compliance inspections by BAAQMD personnel.
• Prepare corrective action plans in coordination with permit holder for non-compliant findings from the air quality compliance inspections performed by BAAQMD.
• Prepare Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) Throughput Report.
• Prepare transmittal letter regarding annual flow test rate for the Arc Jet facility.
• Prepare report on greenhouse gas emissions data under AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act 2006.
• Provide support and participate in NASA HQ Energy and Environmental Functional Review (EEFR), annual self- assessments, and other audits and inspections.
• Provide guidance/comments as part of the construction permit review board for projects which may affect air quality management at NASA Ames.
• Conduct leak testing of regulated toxic gas cylinders as requested.
• Maintain, update and distribute upon Government approval Toxic Gas Inventory quarterly.
• Conduct toxic gas user compliance assessments annually.
  
  
  

Key Qualifications

• Experience reviewing air permit sources and optimizing practices to save costs in permit fees for industrial and/or federal facilities.
• Must have site assessment experience, be able to analyze data, write reports, and present results to NASA Technical Managers.
• Must possess experience coordinating with outside stakeholders and regulators on air technical and policy issues.
• Must have excellent communications skills
• Well versed with MS suit of software, including MS Teams
  
  
  

Education

Experience & Education

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an engineer developing and reviewing air permit applications for Air Quality Management Districts in CA
• The Air Quality specialist must also have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or engineering·
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
  
  
  

BB&E is an employee-owned firm and offers a full competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

If you are interested in joining our close-knit community of professionals, please submit your resume/qualifications and salary requirements. All offers of employment at BB&E, Inc. are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per state and federal laws.

• BB&E is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.