Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00102516	Description Activated On: 6/4/2026 4:45:01 PM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

This position is located within the Air Information Management Section, which is responsible for the maintenance, quality assurance and quality controls necessary to assure system data integrity for the Bureau of Air Quality's requirements related to eFACTS and AIMS. Additional section responsibilities include the administration and integration of computer technology (hardware and software. Primary position purpose is to oversee the Shale Gas Emission Inventory. Secondary position purpose researches, coordinates, and prepares Non-Point Air Quality Emissions estimates in support of EPA's National Emission Inventory (NEI), Consolidated Emissions Reporting Rule (CERR) and the Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP).

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

1. Program liaison for the Shale Gas Inventory reported through the Annual Emission Statement Online ("AES.Online") and Oil and Gas Reporting Electronic ("OGRE") systems. Assists Oil and Gas Operators in the submission of emission inventory of the natural gas producers, transmitters and distributors in the Commonwealth.

2. Assists in the analysis of the Shale Gas point source emission inventory by gathering input information and analyzing data. Interprets the air quality point source inventories for other Bureau and Department personnel and the general public.

3. Serves as backup data administrator for the Title V Emission Fees program. Coordinates changes/enhancements to database, maintains QA/QC of data, and generates management reports for fees collected. Assists regional users with concerns/problems with fees collected.

4. Serves as backup data administrator for Air Quality's data in the Sample Submission System. Coordinates changes/enhancements with the Bureau of Laboratories to maintain Speciated Analytes Table and Manufacture’s Table. Assists regional users with concerns/problems with samples collected.

5. Serves as the backup web coordinator on maintaining Air Quality Pages on the external and internal DEP web site, DriveClean PA Website, and other Air Quality related advisory committee web sites. This responsibility involves posting content provided by staff, ensuring hyperlinks between pages and other web sites are working, and making sure that all DEP standards for web page format are followed.

6. Serves as the backup coordinator for the technical implementation of various eGOV applications, such as web-based data entry portal for industry submission of their emission inventory. These applications are known as AES*Online and AES*XML.

7. Works closely with Regional Air Quality Staff to identify and correct possible Shale Gas Inventory submittal errors to produce the best Shale Gas Inventory possible. This may include regular travel to the regions to identify and solve issues and problems.

8. Coordinates the development of the non-point emission inventory by gathering input information and analyzing data. Interprets the air quality non-point inventories for other Bureau and Department personnel as well as the public.

9. Represents the Bureau during air emissions inventory-related meetings with federal, state, local and regional organizations including the Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee, Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association or Ozone Transport Commission as required.

10. Coordinates the development of pollutant emission inventory information needed to prepare State Implementation Plan revisions or for the analysis of applications.

11. Uses the Air Information Management System (AIMS) to retrieve and analyze
point/non-point source emissions data, as needed.

12. Reviews the Department's Quality Assurance Management Plan in order to develop quality assurance procedures and practices for the point/non-point emission inventories.

13. Responds to requests for emission inventory information from the general public and prepares reports in response to such inquiries.

14. Participates in and attends training programs and meetings as required to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform work in the Bureau of Air Quality.

15. Writes letters, memoranda, reports, guidance and other correspondence to exchange information with facility owners, governmental officials, and the general public.

16. Develops computer applications necessary to store and manipulate emissions inventory data, as necessary. Manages consultant contracts related to emission inventory development.

17. Assists in the preparation of data submissions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other agencies as required.

18. Inputs appropriate data in a prescribed format to meet data quality standards set forth by guidance, training, and policy across all of DEP’s electronic data systems; to include ensuring accuracy and completeness of entries, and where available, the use of system specific tools to ensure duplicative entries and data quality issues are minimized.

19. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties.

20. Promotes the Department's Mission

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Most projects are assigned with broad general instruction with only the results being reviewed. Other projects are self initiated and completely carried out without instructions.

Decisions that impact other Divisions within the Bureau, other Bureaus or regional offices within the Department or federal, state and local agencies require the EGM’s and Assistant Bureau Director’s concurrence.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

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Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Class C Driver's License

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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Understands and applies computer operating principles.
2.	Communicates effectively with supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
3.	Communicates effectively with state and local agencies by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
4.	Communicates effectively with the general public by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
5.	Prepares reports, charts, tables, summaries, briefings, etc, as needed.
6.	Organizes, plans, and prioritizes work travel, as needed.
7.	Legally Operate a Motor Vehicle.
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