Policy Analyst (2), Policy Coordinator (1)

Policy Analyst (Program and Policy Analyst- Advanced): This position is responsible for understanding, analyzing, and implementing rules, guidance, and policies related to the Clean Air Act (CAA). This position will provide comprehensive evaluations of complex CAA policy issues, especially those related to particulate matter, ozone, and other pollutants regulated by EPA under the act. This position will work with other policy and technical staff and management to strategize, develop, and implement solutions to help the state respond to federal requirements related to the planning requirements of the CAA. This position will also review proposed federal rules and guidance, assess the impact of these on the state, and develop comments as may be appropriate. This position will also implement programs and policies related to reducing air pollution.

Policy Coordinator (Natural Resources Program Coordinator): This position coordinates, integrates, and tracks the development of complex regulatory policy and planning activities related to air quality management and Clean Air Act implementation. This position will work with all major elements of the Air Management Program (including permitting, monitoring, planning, and compliance staff), as well as division and department management, to support program implementation of the act consistent with department policies. This position will focus on coordination efforts needed to address priority state air quality initiatives. This position will also conduct science-based policy development and analysis work related to these initiatives.

All positions will work with the U.S. EPA and other external stakeholders such as industry, utilities, environmental organizations, and the Air Management Study Group on activities related to this position.  

Required qualifications for these positions include experience in all of the following

• *Researching, analyzing, and interpreting complex written materials (e.g., regulations or administrative code, technical reports, and policy documents).
• *Program and/or project management (e.g. leading teams, managing deadlines, monitoring progress, evaluating effectiveness, recommending and implementing improvements, etc.)
• *Communicating complex technical topics to a variety of audiences verbally and through written materials.

In addition to the required qualifications above, applicants who would like to be considered for the Policy Coordinator position must also have experience drafting, developing and/or implementing state or federal rules, regulations, or policies related to environmental issues.

For all available positions, best-qualified applicants in addition to above qualifications will also have any combination the following

• *Experience interpreting and applying state administrative codes and federal regulations/policies.
• *Education and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: air quality policy; environmental policy; natural resources management; and/or chemistry, engineering, or other related science.
• *Experience implementing activities or administering programs under the Clean Air Act.