Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Professional (Environmental Professional 2/3)

What You Will Do

The Environmental Protection and Compliance Division, Compliance Programs Group (EPC-CP) is seeking outstanding candidates for the position of Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Professional. EPC-CP is responsible for environmental site compliance activities across Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL or the Laboratory), through close collaboration with Laboratory programs and facilities, the Department of Energy (DOE), and state and federal regulators. You will provide support on a variety of air permitting and compliance issues and assist with developing and assuring the Laboratory has programs and processes in place to assure compliance with all air quality requirements applicable to the laboratory.

The Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Professional will provide technical support to the Air Quality Team related to New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) air quality construction permits, Notice of Intent, Exemption Notices, and air quality regulatory review. You will work with staff throughout the Laboratory to ensure air permit applications permit renewals and modifications are prepared, submitted and successfully issued. You will bring mid-level support for air quality permitting and regulatory review. You will also prepare and develop technical and regulatory documents and deliverables. Work responsibilities include the following:

Activities and responsibilities at the EP 2 level ($83,900 - $136,600) include:

  • Conduct site/field assessments against environmental requirements and required environmental compliance inspections.
  • Completion/compilation of inspection records.
  • Preparation of detailed emission calculations using engineering principles.
  • Development and ongoing management of environmental compliance database.
  • Assistance with preparation of annual emission inventory reports, and Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) reports for submittal to regulatory agencies.

Activities and responsibilities at the EP 3 level ($101,700 - $168,200) include:

  • Preparation and submittal of Air Quality Construction permit applications for a variety of industrial sources.
  • Preparation and submittal of Title V Operating permit 5-year renewal and modification applications.
  • Preparation of detailed emission calculations using engineering principles.
  • Development and ongoing management of environmental compliance database.
  • Perform Clean Air Act applicability reviews and provide comments on new and/or modified projects.



What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements at the EP 2 Level:

  • Working knowledge and experience with the Clean Air Act and federal and state environmental air quality regulations.
  • Experience preparing air quality emissions calculations for a variety of emission source types.
  • Experience preparing minor source air permit applications.
  • Experience reviewing new and proposed environmental regulations for applicability to a source such as LANL.


Minimum Job Requirements at the EP 3 Level:

  • Expert knowledge and experience with the Clean Air Act and federal and state environmental air quality regulations.
  • Advanced experience preparing air quality emissions calculations for a variety of emission source types.
  • Advanced experience preparing minor source and Title V major source air permit applications.
  • Advanced experience reviewing new and proposed environmental regulations for applicability to a source such as LANL.


Education/Experience Required at Lower Level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience Required at Higher Level: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

The candidate selected for this position will be most competitive when they possess the following additional knowledge and skills:

  • Knowledge and experience with New Mexico Environment Department Air Quality regulations.
  • Strong hands-on experience using spreadsheets and databases for managing environmental data and records.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel queries and analytics, and Database Management programs. SQL experience is also preferred.
  • Experience implementing air quality compliance programs within a complex industrial setting.


Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Sitting, standing, climbing stairs, reaching overhead and down, bending, stooping, carrying 30+ pounds, lifting 30+ pounds.

Work Environment: Safety glasses or eye protection, gloves or hand protection, safety shoes or protective footgear, hearing protection, operation of motor vehicle, at heights, in a widely ranging ambient temperatures, work near sources of ionizing radiation, work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, domestic travel.

Work Location: The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in White Rock, New Mexico. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice.

Position Commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

  • Minimal domestic travel is required for attending periodic training and related conferences.
  • Applicants are encouraged to include a comprehensive cover letter addressing how they meet the required and desired skills listed above.
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

  • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Free basic life and disability insurance
  • Paid childbirth and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
  • Onsite gyms and wellness programs
  • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.