Air Quality and Noise Manager

Overview

Lead technical services for air quality, noise, GHG, and climate planning projects.

Key Responsibilities

• emissions modeling
• regulatory compliance
• project planning
• team coordination
• client development
• technical leadership

Tasks

-Coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including planners, engineers, and environmental scientists. -Serving as a technical consultant and advisor to elected officials, citizen groups, and other stakeholders related to planning policies/standards, issues, processes, procedures, and environmental regulations. -Evaluating project consistency with applicable AQ plans (e.g., AQMP, SIP) and regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, CARB regulations). -Planning, strategizing, and coordinating projects and developing scope of work and work plans including preparing environmental compliance documents, planning assessments, environmental research and assessment, data analysis functions, timelines, budget, and invoicing. -Staying current on regulations, policies, and methodologies from local, regional, state, and federal agencies such as CARB, EPA, Caltrans, FHWA, FTA, and local air districts relevant to AQ and noise. -Supporting the public involvement process with participation at meetings and/or presentations with interested stakeholders to discuss proposed planning initiatives, assess obstacles, evaluate opposing views and interests, and determine areas of support related to AQ and noise. -Conducting AQ emissions modeling using tools such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, OFFROAD, AERMOD, MOVES, and other relevant tools. Knowledge of federal, state, and local governmental regulations concerning AQ, GHG emissions, and health risks, such as the Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, New Source Performance Standards, and Title V Permitting/Renewals. -In conjunction with firm leadership, establishing industry contacts and building relationships with existing and prospective clients to build a steady and growing pipeline and backlog. -Driving thought leadership and name recognition by actively engaging with the Planning and Environmental Services industry, contributing innovative ideas, participating in industry associations, serving in a leadership role in professional organizations, presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and establishing yourself as a recognized contributor and leader. -Quantifying and assessing construction and operational AQ emissions, GHG emissions, health risks, and noise and vibration impacts for completion of technical sections of Initial Studies, Mitigated Negative Declarations, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Reports, Environmental Impact Statements, and associated technical appendices. -Leading environmental compliance projects as a technical specialist focused on AQ, GHG, health risks, noise, vibration and energy, managing CEQA/NEPA technical sections and documents and related technical studies, preparing general plan elements and climate action plans, and conducting environmental constraints and peer review of CEQA/NEPA documents. -Guiding and overseeing technical staff in technical, management, leadership, methodologies, and client service skill sets

Requirements

• noise modeling
• soundplan
• excel
• leadership
• bachelor’s
• eit

What You Bring

-Strong technical writing and analytical abilities. -Proven staff supervision and team management. -Conducting noise and vibration modeling using tools such as FHWA Traffic Noise Model, SoundPLAN, and other relevant tools. Knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO, ANSI, or SAE. -8+ years in leadership roles overseeing air quality (AQ) and noise professionals. -Managing the work of other employees and conducting quality assurance reviews. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff and supervise a team. -Proficient in AQ/noise modeling tools and Excel. -Progressively responsive experience with AQ, GHG emissions, health risk assessments, climate action plans, toxic air contaminants, noise, vibration, and energy analyses to support CEQA and NEPA documents. Experience with transportation conformity and General Conformity under NEPA. -It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. -Experience and technical knowledge completing environmental compliance for a variety of projects, including private development, municipal/local/regional government, transportation, water, energy, general plans, climate action plans, housing, and/or higher education. -Skilled in handling critical conversations and client interactions. -Bachelor’s in Physical Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; Master’s preferred. -Professional certifications (e.g., EIT, INCE Board Certified Noise Control Engineer, or equivalent) are desirable.

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About Michael Baker International

-Specializes in transportation, water resources, energy, and government-related projects, delivering high-quality solutions. -Known for its expertise in complex, multi-disciplinary projects that shape cities, regions, and transportation networks. -Works on a diverse range of projects including roadways, bridges, airports, water systems, and energy infrastructure. -Regularly supports local, state, and federal government agencies with crucial public infrastructure projects. -The firm’s legacy is built on delivering practical, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions to challenging engineering problems. -Notable projects include major transportation systems, environmental remediation, and disaster recovery operations. -Employs cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to solve the most pressing engineering challenges of today.

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Security Clearance

-pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks required.