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Who We Are: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition Who We Are as an Employer: At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents Description: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking an environmental professionalto provide forecasting, modeling, and analysis of air quality data. You will be responsible forpublic MassDEP air quality forecasts and posts on MassAir and EPA AirNow Tech. During open burning season, your analysis will inform Fire Chiefs throughout the state whether air quality conditions are acceptable for open burning. The forecaster communicates forecast and air quality information to senior management and the public affairs office regarding pollution events and supports press communications on air quality and develops air quality content for MassDEP’s website. You will have the opportunity to work closely with program managers and stakeholders to identify key concerns, analyze community monitoring data, and develop solutions that effectively address the needs of our communities. You will also have the chance to build and maintain relationships with forecasters in other states and U.S. EPA as well as community partners and stakeholders and represent MassDEP on regional and national calls and at community meetings and events. Our team is looking for someone who can think outside the box, and who is not afraid to dive headfirst into new and exciting challenges. Specific duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: * Provide (or oversee) MassDEP air quality forecasts and post on MassAir and EPA AirNow Tech.During open burning season, inform Fire Chiefs throughout the state whether air quality conditions are acceptable for open burning. * Monitor and maintain the MassAIR web application and successor systems. Ensure constancy with EPA methods and maintain knowledge of similar systems in other states. * Analyze air quality data using statistical and spatial/GIS tools. Use database applications to manipulate large datasets. Retrieve or calculate design values for criteria pollutants. Conduct model vs monitor studies. Calculate potential health risks. Assess and report on trends and patterns both temporal and geospatial. * Conduct/review/evaluate air quality modeling including but not limited to air dispersion modeling consistent with state-of-the-art modeling techniques and state and federal protocols, guidance and requirements. Provide technical assistance and guidance to facilities who will be submitting modeling results to MassDEP as well as to other state or federal agencies and the public. * Lead modeling or analytical projects for policy development, research, or evaluation. Review EPA guidance and other technical and planning documents to ensure that forecasts, plans, analyses, and modeling comply with Clean Air Act requirements and EPA guidelines. Develop modeling or analytical protocols and guidance for use by MassDEP Boston and regional office staff, regulated sources and their consultants. * Participate in/lead regular forecasting calls and trainings sponsored by EPA or regional organizations. Maintain in-depth current understanding of techniques, platforms, guidelines, and best practices for forecasting and modeling in part by participating in training workshops, modeling conferences, and conference calls with forecasting and modeling staff from other states. Preferred Experience or Qualifications: * * * Experience in air quality modeling; air quality data analysis; risk assessment; and preparing analyses and interpretations of modeling results for review by a non-technical audience. * Working knowledge of AERMOD, AERSCREEN, AERMAP, AERMET and AERSURFACE. * Working knowledge of mobile source modeling using MOVES (preferred). * Familiarity with quality standards, risk assessment, air pollution control programs, the federal Clean Air Act, and state and federal air quality policy and regulatory development requirements. * Strong quantitative and research skills. Ability to perform statistical and geographic analyses and knowledge of tools needed to accomplish those, preferably R and ArcGIS. Ability to manipulate data with database software or similar tools. * Working knowledge of meteorology and air quality forecasting principles, data products and models or other tools suitable for providing forecasts to the public. * Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while also interacting effectively in a team environment. * Self-motivated and the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision; to discern the needs of an organization, develop objectives, and communicate those to team members and managers. * Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to present complex technical concepts, processes, and data in a clear and concise manner. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions. Substitutions: * I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Science* *Organization: Department of Environmental Protection *Title: *Environmental Analyst IV Location: Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street Requisition ID: 24000APV