NATURAL RESOURCES PLANNER I

The Natural Resources Planner I will be responsible for supporting data validation and quality assurance projects of moderate complexity within Maryland’s air quality monitoring program. The incumbent in this position will provide technical and administrative support for the collection and evaluation of data from Maryland’s federally mandated ambient air quality monitoring network, including conducting quality assurance reviews, validity checks, and statistical analyses. The incumbent will also assist in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of air pollution monitoring data used to assess compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone (O₃), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅), and other ambient air pollutants in accordance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations established under 40 CFR Parts 53 and 58.