Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Air Quality and Noise Specialist who will focus on ducting air quality, health risk analysis, greenhouse gas analyses, noise and vibration assessments and noise monitoring field surveys. This position requires the ability to perform field work, knowledge of modeling techniques and regulatory requirements, clear writing and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and may require occasional travel. Senior-level candidates are also encouraged to apply. *This position can be based out of any Rincon office location; thus, the multiple geographic job postings.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare air quality/health risk/greenhouse gas assessments for various project ranging from individual activities and projects to regional land use programs (e.g. Regional Transportation Plan/General Plans/Climate Action Plans)
• Conduct criteria pollutant emissions modeling
• Complete dispersion modeling/Health Risk Assessments
• Participate in regulatory permitting
• Utilize various noise prediction models and methods to prepare noise sections of larger environmental documents and technical noise evaluations ranging from individual activities to regional land use programs (e.g. General Plans)
• Perform specialized noise studies for individual projects identifying mitigation requirements needed to comply with regulatory requirements and impact thresholds
• Develop noise mitigation measures and quantification of measure performance
• Conduct sound level monitoring and environmental noise surveys

This Job Might Be For You If You Have The Following:

• Bachelors degree or higher
• 4+ years of related professional technical experience
• Experience completing air quality and GHG CEQA/NEPA assessments
• Familiarity with appropriate air quality impact assessment guidance/requirements such as those issued by the US EPA, CARB, OEHHA, and local air districts
• Knowledge of air emissions modeling software, such as CalEEMod, ISC/AERMOD, HARP, CALINE, Nonroad/OFFROAD, and MOVES/EMFAC, and other emission modeling methods such as US EPA AP-42
• High level comprehension of noise and vibration regulations and their relationship to CEQA/NEPA assessments
• Familiarity with appropriate noise modeling and impact assessment methods recommended by the FHWA, FTA, FAA, Caltrans, etc.
• Familiarity with noise modeling software such as FHWA TNM, FHWA RCNM, AEDT, and SoundPlan or CadnaA
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work effectively within a group, as well as independently
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD and ARCMap is highly desirable

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California. Recognized as the #1 ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group in 2021. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 12 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $77,000-$115,000, plus benefits and bonus. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Total Rewards Package* Includes:

• HMO, PPO, HDHP, Health Savings Account options
• Three Weeks Vacation accrued in the first year
• 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• 2x/Year Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Sick Leave
• Eight Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Dental, vision, prescription drug
• Supplemental life insurance
• Volunteer Pay for a Day
• Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance
• Professional Development
• Mentoring
• Patagonia Merchandise Partnership
• And much more!

• All programs subject to review and change and are provided for regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30+ hours per week

Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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