**Job Details** New ideas are all around us, but only a few will change the world. That’s our focus at JPL. We ask the biggest questions, then search the universe for answers—literally. We build upon ideas that have guided generations, then share our discoveries to inspire generations to come. Your mission—your opportunity—is to seek out the answers that bring us one step closer. If you’re driven to discover, create, and inspire something that lasts a lifetime and beyond, you’re ready for JPL. Located in Pasadena, California, JPL has a campus-like environment situated on 177 acres in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and offers a work environment unlike any other: we inspire passion, foster innovation, build collaboration, and reward excellence. As part of JPL Office of Safety and Mission Success, the Environmental Affairs Program Office (EAPO) ensures that JPL is in compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental codes and regulations, NASA contractual provisions, and JPL-establishment best and prudent practices. The EAPO provides services related to chemical and biological waste management, hazardous material spill prevention and response, air emission permits, storm water permits, industrial water permits, etc. The EAPO's Air Quality Management Program focuses on compliance with all Federal, State, and local environmental regulations dealing with air quality permitting and reporting. This includes but is not limited to: Title V Permit Program, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) NOx RECLAIM (Regional Clean Air Incentives Market) Program, Pollution Prevention Program, and Environmental Inspections. The JPL EAPO seeks an **Air Quality Engineer** to lead and oversee the JPL Air Quality Program, ensuring its continued growth, success, and alignment with our organizational compliance goals. The candidate will work closely with the current program manager during a structured training and transition period to ensure a smooth handover. The Air Quality Engineer will also be supported by a part-time EAPO team member to assist with administrative and program-related tasks. The successful candidate would interface with the SCAQMD (and their inspectors), the JPL facilities department (and their subcontractors) and various members of the JPL technical staff. As a key member of the EAPO, they will fulfill requirements of the following existing programs, and other ad hoc assignments as deemed necessary by the EAPO Section Manager, such as: Title V Permit Program: prepare applications and obtain permits to construct and operate for all air quality equipment and processes, where applicable. Prepare and submit Title V reports, and all regulatory air quality reports, including SCAQMD Annual Air Emissions (AER) and Quadrennial AB2588 Air Toxics “Hot Spots” Inventory. Pollution Prevention/Affirmative Procurement - supporting role: understand all aspects of a comprehensive chemical tracking program, including chemical process and use review and approvals for purchase; recommend chemical substitutions for chemical procurements; data entry, database management of chemical safety data sheets (SDS) and all required reporting requirements. SCAQMD’s RECLAIM Program: prepare quarterly reports; full knowledge of SCAQMD’s command-and-control regulatory structure program, and their rules and regulations. Prepare chemical usage reports as requested by NASA HQ / Environmental Management Division CoP (Community of Practice) chemical data calls. Environmental Inspections: conduct self-audits of air quality related processes and activities and participate with the EAPO inspection team in conducting environmental inspections focusing on general facilities and research labs. Report potential environmental concerns to respective cognitive engineer, provide documentation and reports as required. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related physical science discipline with a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 4 years related experience, or PhD in similar disciplines with minimum of 2 years related experience. + Experience over a broad range of environmental disciplines including, but not limited to: pollution prevention/ affirmative procurement, hazardous materials management, and environmental inspections. + Experience working with federal, California and SCAQMD, and related environmental laws and regulations. + Ability to identify environmental impacts from proposed construction activities. Experience in training personnel, and demonstrated ability to instruct personnel on established procedures. **Desired Qualifications:** + Demonstrated task leadership skills with excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills. Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Self-motivated and with the ability to work well alone and in a team environment. Demonstrated attention to detail with good follow-through. + Capability of following directions and procedures. + Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and knowledge of database management. All EAPO staff are required to comply with governmental regulations and JPL and departmental policies and procedures regarding health and safety and must observe and support good health and safety practices. JPL has a catalog of benefits and perks that span from the traditional to the unique. This includes a variety of health, dental, vision, wellbeing, and retirement plans, paid time off, learning, rideshare, childcare, flexible schedule, parental leave and many more. Our focus is on work-life balance, and living healthy, fulfilling lives as we Dare Mighty Things Together. For benefits eligible positions, benefits are effective the first day of the month coincident with or immediately following the employee’s start date. For further benefits information click Benefits and Perks (https://www.jpl.jobs/benefits-perks) The hiring range displayed below is specifically for those who will work in or reside in the location listed. In extending an offer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory considers factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s job related skills, experience, knowledge, and relevant education/training. Hiring range for this job may be adjusted based on primary work location outside of Pasadena, California. This adjusted range will be provided to candidates by the Recruiter when applicable. The typical full time equivalent annual hiring range for this job in Pasadena, California. $114,088 - $140,504 JPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status or any other characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state or local law. In addition, JPL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO is the Law. 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