Seasonal Smoke Specialist

State of Idaho Opportunity

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

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Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM Mountain Time on the posting end date.

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This classified position is expected to be of limited duration due to the funding of the position and is designated as a limited-service position - limited to working 1385 hours.

Position:

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Seasonal Smoke Specialist for the Lewiston Regional Office.

This is a TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT without benefits and limited to 1385 hours.

This is a non-classified position in Idaho State government and exempt from the provisions of Chapter 53, Title 67 of Idaho Code

Salary: $20.00/hour

Responsibilities:

• Crop residue burning (CRB) daily tasks and activities during burn season:
• Coordinate the documentation and observation of regional crop residue burns under the guidance of the Regional Air Analyst.
• Complete assigned CRB tasks and document field and office work per program protocols.
• CRB general tasks:
• Participate in daily conference calls during the fall burn season. Prepare and manage a list of growers and fields that are ready to burn for the daily call.
• Approve individual growers and fields per the burn decision.
• Issue notification of final burn approval on the CRB website and inform growers of burn decisions.
• Observe, photograph, and document burns using the weather checklist and Kestrel weather meters.
• Maintain contact with growers throughout the day.
• Shut down burns due to deteriorating conditions as necessary.
• Complete and save weather checklists, field notes, and weather data.
• Communicate with sensitive populations as needed.
• Assist with grower registrations, field registrations, and grower training.
• Conduct enhanced documentation as needed.
• Occasional tasks and activities
• Help the Regional Air Analyst respond to complaints and investigate apparent violations.
• Conduct air quality outreach and coordinate with partner agencies and public as workload allows.
• Review smoke impacts and regional burn decisions to identify smoke management improvement process opportunities.
• Complete program improvement projects based on data and observations collected during the season.

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid driver's license and proficiency in basic computer applications and tasks.

Desired Qualification:

Experience in farming or agriculture, prescribed burning, and/or research and analysis.

Additional information:

Driving is frequent, if not daily, to locations in Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, and Nez Perce counties. Work schedule can be unpredictable and varies between 5 and 40 hours per week. The position is expected to average around 15-25 hours per week over the course of employment.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodations

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a time.
• Ability to bend and reach for filing purposes.
• Some periods of heavy reading and typing are required.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxes.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to work on uneven terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds over rough terrain.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds over rough terrain.
• Ability to work in adverse or inclement weather.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Field sites may involve working near large equipment in rough terrain.
• Must be able to perform field work without on-site assistance or supervision.
• Travel required.
• May work in the vicinity of loud noise.
• May be required to travel to remote areas.
• Eyesight needs to be 20/20 (as corrected) to observe field compliance.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://statecareers.idaho.gov/pages/benefits

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

About Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ):

DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.

To protect human health and the quality of

Idaho's air, land, and water.

www.deq.idaho.gov

If you have questions, please contact us at:

Email: recruitment@deq.idaho.gov

Phone: (208) 373-0333