Air Quality and Noise Manager (Finance)

PLANNING PRACTICE

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is hiring an Air Quality and Noise Technical Lead to manage technical services for air quality and noise to support Environmental Compliance (CEQA/NEPA) projects and to expand our CEQA/NEPA services throughout California. The Air Quality and Noise Technical Lead will lead and support the preparation of air quality (AQ), greenhouse gas (GHG), health risk, noise, vibration, and energy impact analyses for projects undergoing CEQA and NEPA review. Additionally, this role will include development of a team of qualified technical specialists to support the development of technical studies, climate action plans, and general plan elements. This role involves conducting technical assessments, preparing environmental and planning documentation, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Job duties include:

Specific responsibilities would include the following:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evaluating project consistency with applicable AQ plans (e.g., AQMP, SIP) and regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, CARB regulations).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including planners, engineers, and environmental scientists.
• Guiding and overseeing technical staff in technical, management, leadership, methodologies, and client service skill sets
• Managing the work of other employees and conducting quality assurance reviews. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff and supervise a team.

This position is best suited for a candidate with a positive attitude and strong research, writing, mathematical/scientific, analytical, and verbal communication skills. This individual must have the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple planning project managers, and to prioritize and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines and budgets. The applicant must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and experience working in a team-oriented environment.

Please note that this is not a laboratory, environmental testing, or hazardous materials studies/ management position. Please submit a cover letter in addition to your resume.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Physical Science, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of AQ and noise professionals.
• 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.
• Professional certifications (e.g., EIT, INCE Board Certified Noise Control Engineer, or equivalent) are desirable.
• Proficiency with AQ and noise modeling tools and software and Excel applications.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Must have proven ability and experience supervising staff.
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
• A high energy, passionate, forward thinking, results-oriented, team player, and resourceful leader.
• Collaborative and highly skillful at building and maintaining effective working relationships throughout the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients.
• Ability to handle critical conversations with internal staff, managers, and leaders.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position $136,423 - $189,803 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*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.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker has an immediate need for an Air Quality and Noise Manager to join their team in Santa Ana, CA.