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AIR QUALITY PERMITTING ENGINEER

Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/18

Posting End Date: 2025/08/04

Category: Natural Resources

Sub Category: Environmental Services

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 28.00

Maximum Salary: 37.50

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring an Air Quality Permitting Engineer for the State Office located in Boise, ID. Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about protecting the environment and looking for a rewarding career with diverse opportunities? This position offers a unique chance to work with a variety of industries, including asphalt production, mining, potato dehydration, semiconductor manufacturing, sugar refining, and more.

As part of our team, you’ll gain hands-on experience across these sectors while playing a vital role in safeguarding Idaho’s air. You'll collaborate with a group of dedicated professionals who value teamwork, innovation, and environmental stewardship.

If you’re looking for a career where you can grow, make an impact, and contribute to meaningful work, we want to hear from you!

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.

UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT SPONSOR WORK VISAS AT THIS TIME.

Important Guidelines: Applicant resumes must demonstrate how they meetthe MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS listed in the job announcement.

Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in this announcement. A select number of candidates who have demonstrated that they meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS of the position and have the most relevant qualifications may be given the opportunity to be interviewed.

The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

State of Idaho Employees: When searching for a new career within the state, browse and apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State External Career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new job. Internal candidates should always use Luma Opportunities.

This position may be eligible for a moving/relocation reimbursement. Moving bonus criteria must be met in accordance with the State of Idaho Moving Policy.

This position may be eligible for a sign on/bonus.

This positionmaybe eligible for hybrid telecommuting in accordance with the Statewide Telecommuting Policy (https://dhr.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/TelecommutingResources/Section7\_Telecommuting\_Policy.pdf) . Telecommuting may be subject to successful completion of probation.

Positions established at the staff engineer level may be underfilled at the associate or engineer-in-training levels. After successfully completing a training plan, meeting the minimum qualifications for the staff engineer level, and receiving a professional engineering license, the employee will be reclassified and compensated as a staff engineer.

Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring an Air Quality Permitting Engineer for the State Office located in Boise.

There are three job classification levels for this opening: Engineer-In-Training; Engineer, Associate and Engineer, Staff. Through on-the-job training, classroom training, and achievement of team goals and agency goals, there will be opportunities to progress to the next full working-level job class in the Engineering career track.

As a certified Engineer-In-Training (EIT), you will enter at the Engineer-in-Training or Associate level, depending on your level of experience.

As a licensed professional engineer, you will enter at the Staff Engineer level, depending on your level of experience.

Salary Range:

Engineer in Training: $28.00–$29.00

Associate Engineer: $29.00–$31.25

Staff Engineer: $33.00–$37.50

Responsibilities:

• Implement Air Quality Program:

- Provide technical and regulatory support for processing and drafting air quality permits.

- Review air quality permit applications to determine compliance with air quality rules and regulations.

- Draft air quality Permits to Construct, Tier I operating permits, and Tier II operating permits and associated explanation of permit requirements.

- Provide technical and regulatory assistance to the regulated community on air quality permit application requirements.

- Coordinate draft permit reviews with regional offices. Upon request, participate in permit hand-off meetings.

- Participate in the public comment process by providing technical and regulatory project details at informational meetings when requested. Write responses to public comments when submitted.

- Visit industrial facilities and provide technical and regulatory assistance on air quality permit requirements, such as monitoring and record keeping methods to aid in regulatory requirement compliance.

- Provide technical and regulatory support for the Air Division on special projects with air emissions sources.

- Provide technical peer review and mentor less experienced engineers.

- Provide updates as necessary to the permit supervisor for all assigned projects; ensure that permit issuance deadlines are met.

- Respond to public records requests.

• Air Quality Compliance and Enforcement Technical Support:

- Provide technical and regulatory support to the compliance and enforcement program regarding compliance determinations for regulated facilities.

• Regulatory Tracking and Policy Support:

- Track changes in federal permitting and compliance requirements, interpretations, and guidance.

- Review state and federal rules, provide updated regulatory information, and propose rule change needs to the program manager.

- Provide technical support for drafting rules and technical backup documents for the rule making process. Implement established program policies.

- Draft policies, guidance, procedures, and technical documents for the permit program.

• Air Quality Division Integration:

- Work with regional offices and other programs within the Air Quality Division to review source test reports.

- Develop new rules, guidance, and policies that will meet the goals of the air program and support airshed management.

Minimum Qualifications:

ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING AND ENGINEER ASSOCIATE LEVELS

Minimum Qualifications

+ Certification by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers as an Engineer-In-Training

+ OR Certification as an EIT from another jurisdiction that included graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET)

+ OR graduation from a four-year engineering curriculum accredited by the EAC/ABET PLUS verification that the candidate has passed the Fundamental of Engineering Examination within six months of hire date

+ AND Possession of a valid driver’s license

The Engineer-In-Training level is met based on the minimum qualifications listed above.

The Engineer Associate level is met based on the minimum qualifications listed above AND at least two years of work experience post-certification.

STAFF LEVEL

Minimum Qualifications

+ Licensure: Licensed in Idaho as a Professional Engineer (PE), or eligibility for comity licensure by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 54, Chapter 12

+ Analyzing, interpreting and applying federal, state, and local laws when applying professional engineering principles and practices; writing technical engineering reports; evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard engineering plans, specifications and standards in competing projects; coordinating field work and inspecting projects or facilities for compliance with standards

+ AND Possession of a valid driver’s license

Licensure or Certifications:

If you have already obtained your PE and/or EIT, identify your certificate or licensure # and State of issuance on your resume.

WORKING CONDITIONS (with or without accommodations)

Much of the work occurs in an office environment. Ability to sit and work on a computer 2-4 hours at a time with period of heavy reading. May be required to occasionally travel and also travel while staying overnight in remote areas.

Desired Specialty Minimum Qualification

DEQ 3110 DEQ - Air Permitting

College degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, environmental science or a closely related field; AND at least one (1) year of full-time work experience with: a governmental regulatory agency developing air quality permits for industrial sources; OR, a consulting firm or contractor with primary responsibility for preparing air quality permit applications; OR, ensuring compliance with air quality permit conditions at an industrial source.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.

• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.

• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.

• Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes.

• Some travel may be required.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Ability to climb ladders, staircases, work on uneven terrain.

• Occasional travel required.

• May come into contact with hazardous waste/materials.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):

DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.

To protect human health and the quality of

Idaho's air, land, and water.

www.deq.idaho.gov

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (208) 373-0333