As-Needed Air Quality Specialist - CA

Who You Are: To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with freedom and accountability. We value collaborative, resourceful, and independent thinkers. We look for curious, solution-focused people who are able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we support your creative approaches to solve problems. HowYou’llMake an Impact Dudek is seeking an as-needed entry- or mid-level Air Quality Specialist to prepare air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and energy impact analysis to support projects subject to compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), in addition to participating in climate action planning.

Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare air quality and GHG emissions inventory and mitigation development and report preparation for air quality and GHG impact analyses. Contribute to climate action plans and related plans such as climate action and adaptation plans. Prepare energy impact analyses. Following internal mentoring, prepare air dispersion modeling and health risk assessments (HRAs). Communicate complex analyses to clients, the public, and decision makers in an understandable fashion. Work independently, but also actively participate in team brainstorming activities and mentoring of other team members (knowledge sharing). Manage multiple projects simultaneously, communicating and working directly with clients and various project managers. Problem solving from both a scientific evidence and creative mindset. Efficiently manage work time to meet deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Earth Science, Atmospheric Science/Meteorology, Engineering, or related field of study is required. Equivalent work experience or training in an environmental discipline may be substituted for the degree.

• As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check.

Preferred Qualifications: Excitement and dedication to learn about air quality and GHG emissions analyses and climate action planning, with existing experience preferred. Strong communication, writing, and problem-solving skills. Strong technical aptitude to learn analyses quickly. Desire to work collaboratively and contribute to team success, helping to take the team to the next level, and takes pride in one’s quality of work.

Compensation: $30-35/hourly*

Working Conditions: This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc. This job requires project site visits which are based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following: This job may require working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting. This may job require attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with government agency representatives, members of the public, and others. Speaking, hearing and listening are required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time. Connect with us! LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Dudek Talent Community Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair andequitableprocesses, based on merit, free from any discrimination. Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable lawsprovidingequal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to allpersonsinvolved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. *As-neededand part-time employees are eligible for our 401(k) plan, sick leave, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). As-needed and part-time employees have the option ofadditionalbenefits like medical benefits and ESOP participation provided they meetminimumhours worked during the 12-month look back measurement period. Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.