Air Quality CEQA Scientist

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place! 

FirstCarbon Solutions is searching for an Air Quality Scientist (CG06 – CG07) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be able to perform emission, air dispersion, and/or health risk modeling independently within minimal supervision. This role requires good knowledge of air quality and greenhouse gas emission regulations and legislative updates. The candidate needs to be a strong writer with extensive experience writing air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy sections pursuant to CEQA. The ideal candidate will also provide training and mentorship to junior staff and promote teamwork through interpersonal skills. 

This will report to the Senior Air Quality Scientist. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review site plan and project information, coordinate with client on data needs, and gather all data necessary to conduct technically and legally defensible air quality/air dispersion/health risk modeling
• Author technically and legally defensible air quality, greenhouse gas, and energy analyses and technical appendices to be included in CEQA and NEPA environmental documents.
• Use approved software models, such as the California Emissions Estimation Model (CalEEMod) and EMFAC, to estimate a project's air pollutant emissions.
• Develop and quantify emission reduction potential of appropriate mitigation measures, if needed
• Use air dispersion models, such as AERMOD and HARP, to evaluate the project's construction-related and operational-related emission and health impacts.
• Strong knowledge of various Air District guidelines and latest greenhouse gas emission legislative updates

Skills

• Ability to conduct air quality assessments.
• CalEEMod, AERMOD, and/or HARP experience
• Provide effective and quality communication through written and oral methods.
• Marketing and proposal preparation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Word and Excel, as well as internet usage.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related field required, master's degree in environmental management or equivalent a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in Environmental Services, air quality and/or greenhouse gas emission inventory quantification and modeling skills including AERMOD, CalEEMod, ArcGIS and other software models.
• Other air permitting or assessment/modeling experience highly desired.
• Work Environment
• The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative working environment. FCS provides our staff the opportunity to elect remote, hybrid home/office as well as as-needed field assignments (under COVID-19 safety regulations). This role routinely uses standard office equipment. This position may require some travel to attend meetings as well as fieldwork. 

Salary: $84,300 - $109,100

FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply! 

• Remote/Hybrid/in-office work location options 
• Escalating PTO structure 
• Up to 10 paid holidays (up to 4 are flexible holidays)
• Full health care package: 
• Up to 100% employer-paid employee medical and 55% eligible dependent coverage*
• 80% employer-paid dental and vision 
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Program 
• 401k & Roth 
• Pet insurance discounts

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; have hand/finger dexterity; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer/laptop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Compliance with all ADECi & FCS Travel and Workspace Policies that align with the CDC, local, state, and federal guidelines must be followed and upheld.

Information Security

 Adhering to all policies, guidelines, and procedures pertaining to the protection of information of the organization, employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access. They are also responsible for reporting actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches, that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information to members of the Management Team.

Mutual respect is fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.

FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply!