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CO - P0885 - Air Quality Scientist

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Richmond, USA
Full-time
Entry
Hybrid
USD 65000-103500 yearly / year
Discovered 1 months ago
LinuxWindowsRPython

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Responsibilities

  • Position performs air quality forecasting, dispersion modeling, and photochemical modeling in accordance with Federal and State guidance. Works with federal and state representatives to prepare air quality forecasts and develop modeling platforms. Provides timely and accurate information on modeling, forecasting and other air quality issues to Federal and State agencies, consultants, and the public according to program policies.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of principles of meteorology (atmospheric science) and environmental science.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State Air Pollution regulations pertaining to air quality modeling and air quality forecasting.
  • Understanding of the relationship between meteorological conditions, air pollution data and air quality models that can be applied to evaluating air quality impacts on the environment.
  • Demonstrates general understanding of photochemical and dispersion models used for State Implementation Plans and air permitting.
  • Ability to install and maintain air quality models on Linux and Windows operating systems is preferred.
  • Familiarity with statistical analyses required to evaluate air quality modeling results, and the capability to run software scripts in R and Python program languages is preferred.

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