Air Quality Manager

B.S. in Engineering, Meteorology, Environmental Science, or related degree; Masters degree preferred. Minimum twelve (12) years air quality experience. Must have thorough understanding of air emissions calculations, air regulations, NSR (New Source Review), greenhouse gas programs, and California and Federal rules and permitting. Candidates must be adept at air permitting strategy and managing complex air permit applications including PSD, NNSR, and Title V permits. Refined air dispersion modeling (ISCST3, AERMOD, and/or CALPUFF) experience, air quality and multi-media audit experience, and a California PE are pluses. International project experience is a benefit given the global nature of our business. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Must be proficient at use of standard software packages including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Candidates should have some previous management experience and demonstrated success in business development. Technical skills include permitting, modeling, emission calculations, and project management. Extensive experience in the refining, power, petrochemicals and general industrial sectors are a plus. Proven track record in client relations including business development, top quality client service and account management/growth. Ability and experience in growing, managing and mentoring staff. Job Description : URS is seeking an air quality specialist to lead our vibrant air quality and process engineering practice in Oakland. This is a "hands-on" position, requiring solid technical skills, project management, and business development expertise. Must be committed to providing value-added service to our clients. The candidate would lead our existing staff and project teams in the performance of air emission calculations and California and federal regulatory analysis. This leader will work with teams to prepare air permit applications and provide compliance support. Conducts analyses to evaluate the air quality impacts for any source(s) of pollutant emissions, i.e., industrial, utility, commercial, institutional, transportation. Leader will interface with clients and URS' process engineering centers of excellence to provide air pollution control technology design and construction management services. Specific tasks of the air quality staff include development of quantitative emissions estimates, application of various standard computer models to calculate emissions or air quality and health risk impacts of emissions, as well as documentation of these activities in technical reports. General responsibilities include: air quality program development; business development and continued client relations; staff hiring and retention; project management, quality assurance/quality control, staff management and mentoring.The URS Air Quality and Process Engineering practices provide a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with unlimited opportunity for professional growth. Given URS' technical resource base and deep access to Fortune 500 clients and public entities in the U.S. and internationally, this leader should be prepared to hit the ground running and succeed in a competitive market.At work around the world.... URS is one of the world's leading engineering services firms. Our professional staff of planners, engineers, architects, scientists, program and construction managers, and operations and maintenance specialists work together to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to the challenges facing industry and government.At URS, we take pride in helping to build and maintain vital infrastructure, and preserve and protect the environment. Our ability to provide a complete range of services in a wide array of markets, develop innovative technical solutions to the most complex projects, and serve our clients through our worldwide delivery system has made URS a global leader.This is an opportunity to work with the best in the field!Apply on-line to URS14872URSCB018xursmdxftpz01 : : EOE M/F/D/V