Manager - Clean Air Branch
Manager, Clean Air Branch
Applications continuously accepted until position is filled.
Challenge yourself with an exciting opportunity to develop a permitting program in a Pacific Island community from the ground up. Build the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands new air emissions control program; a fully federal-compliant, Clean Air Act-based program.
The CNMI Division of Environmental Quality is looking for a highly motivated individual with both a background in science or engineering and an aptitude for management to build the permitting program over the next 2-3 years. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the start-up and operation of the entire permit program, under recently approved regulations, and will be responsible for performing and mastering the following tasks and skills:
- application review and permitting
- sophisticated computer modeling to verify application data
- air pollution chemistry & emissions calculations
- inspection and knowledge of various processes and equipment
- monitoring air quality and pollutant emissions
- enforcing regulations and permit conditions
- management/mentoring of staff
- preparation of program operating plans and budget
- reporting to DEQ Director and U.S. EPA
- training staff and outreach to the public
The successful candidate will have a B.S. in engineering or a related science and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in compliance or regulation under the Clean Air Act is preferred, and program management experience is also a plus.
Salary $40,000+ depending on experience (please note that federal income tax is not applied in the CNMI).
Additional benefits negotiable. For more information about the program and position, contact Kate Fuller at katefuller@deq.gov.mp.
Required Documents
Additional Documents (preferred, but not required)
- Resume References and/or Letters of Recommendation
NOTE: this vacancy announcement shall continue until the position is filled.
The following documents are available regarding this topic:
Position Description of Clean Air Branch Manager
