Senior Air Specialist

Job Title: Senior Air Compliance Specialist – Environmental Consulting
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Department: Environmental Services
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Air Compliance Specialist to join our growing environmental consulting team. In this client-facing role, you will support a variety of industries by providing expert guidance on air quality regulations, permitting, compliance strategies, and reporting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple projects, interpreting complex regulatory frameworks, and delivering high-quality technical work to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical consulting services related to air permitting, emissions reporting, compliance auditing, and regulatory interpretation.
• Prepare and submit air permit applications (e.g., Title V, minor source, PSD) and assist clients in navigating permitting processes.
• Conduct air emissions calculations and prepare emission inventories using AP-42, TANKS, and other tools.
• Prepare and review regulatory reports such as Greenhouse Gas (GHG), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), and Emissions Reporting and Inventory Center (ERIC) submittals.
• Support clients during agency inspections, enforcement actions, and consent decree compliance.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local air quality regulations and communicate relevant changes to clients.
• Contribute to environmental audits and compliance assessments at client sites.
• Develop and deliver client-focused training and presentations on air quality topics.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including water, waste, and sustainability consultants.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in air compliance, permitting, or environmental consulting.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state air regulations (CAA, Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, etc.).
• Experience with emission calculations, permit preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and client presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects with competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an environmental consulting firm or as a regulatory agency representative.
• Professional certification (e.g., QEP, CHMM, EIT/PE).
• Familiarity with air dispersion modeling (AERMOD) and software tools (e.g., EIQ, SLEIS).
• Experience in industry sectors such as manufacturing, energy, or chemicals.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office with occasional travel to client sites (typically <25%).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven consulting environment.