Air Compliance Supervisor

Job Title: Air Compliance Supervisor

Location: New York

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Position Overview:

A growing environmental consulting and engineering firm is seeking an experienced professional to lead air compliance programs and support environmental compliance initiatives. This role is responsible for managing air emissions programs, preparing facility-wide emission inventories, performing emissions calculations, and overseeing regulatory compliance related to Title V Operating Permits, Air State Facility (ASF) Permits, and Air Facility Registrations (AFR).

The position also supports compliance strategy, reporting, project planning, and implementation for New York City Local Laws 97, 84, 87, and 88. The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting environmental regulations, managing technical data, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and overseeing multiple compliance projects..

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of air emissions compliance programs.
• Oversee compliance systems to ensure alignment with federal and state Clean Air Act requirements, emission limits, and reporting obligations.
• Provide technical guidance on emission sources, control strategies, and regulatory applicability.
• Perform emissions calculations using EPA emission factors and source-specific data, including AP-42 methodologies.
• Develop, maintain, and submit facility-wide emission inventories for regulated pollutants, hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and greenhouse gases (GHGs).
• Compile and manage emissions data from combustion, process operations, storage, and fugitive emission sources.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams regarding operational changes affecting emissions.
• Manage Title V permit applications, compliance certifications, semiannual monitoring reports, and deviation reports.
• Prepare and maintain Air State Facility Permit documentation, modification requests, and compliance plans.
• Manage Air Facility Registration requirements and reporting obligations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies, including the EPA, NYSDEC, and local air districts.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess applicability to facility operations.
• Support audits, inspections, enforcement actions, and agency communications.
• Manage compliance with Local Law 97 carbon emissions caps, including emissions calculations, reporting, and carbon reduction planning.
• Lead annual Local Law 84 energy and water benchmarking submissions through EPA Portfolio Manager.
• Oversee Local Law 87 energy audits, retro-commissioning efforts, and Energy Efficiency Report filings.
• Support Local Law 88 lighting upgrade and electrical sub-metering compliance requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, or a related engineering field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in air permitting, GHG inventory management, energy management, sustainability, facilities engineering, or related fields.
• Strong working knowledge of NYC Local Laws 97, 84, 87, and 88, and related compliance processes.
• Experience preparing air permit applications and compliance reports, including use of the EPA e-GGRT system.
• Experience with emissions inventories and emissions calculation methodologies.
• Knowledge of Title V Operating Permit program requirements.
• Familiarity with New York State Air State Facility and Air Facility Registration requirements.
• Knowledge of federal Clean Air Act requirements, including NSPS and NESHAP regulations.
• Project management experience in environmental compliance or engineering.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to provide transportation to and from project locations.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Professional Engineer (PE) in New York, or on a path to obtaining licensure.
• Familiarity with EPA Portfolio Manager, the NYC BEAM portal, and energy auditing protocols.
• Ability to interpret regulations, manage technical data, and coordinate with engineers, property managers, and vendors.
• Certifications such as CEM, CEA, LEED AP, or equivalent.
• Experience with stack testing protocols including CEMS, COMS, RATA, and SCONOX testing.
• Strong proficiency with emissions data management and regulatory reporting systems.
• Experience with air modeling tools such as AERMOD.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas inventories and carbon accounting frameworks.