ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SPECIALIST 2-3

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

21d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Environmental Engineer Specialist in the Groundwater Mining and Industrial
Permits Unit, will utilize applied engineering knowledge and skills to conduct
reviews of Aquifer Protection Program (APP) permit applications for mines and
various industrial facilities. In this role, you will research, plan, and
perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of
environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines to conduct reviews
and write permits in accordance with Arizona’s environmental regulations.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona
(including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees
flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and
commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program
and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling
spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona
unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mining operations and/or various industrial processes. Experience with tailings dams or leach pads is preferred.
• Knowledge of Agency policies and processes; interpret and understand environmental regulations, investigation techniques and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of Project Management Principles.
• Strong communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal) and ability to work effectively in a team-based collaborative environment.
• Attention to detail, quality assurance and control, and adherence to standard work.
• Microsoft and Google Suite skills and strong ability to use technology.
• Professional communication, research, customer service/outreach, advanced problem-solving, and facilitation.
• Ability to follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; summarize completed tasks or evaluations orally and in written communication.
• Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines; ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Mining, or Chemical Engineering.
• Level 2: Requires 2 years’ experience (Master’s or Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience).
• Level 3: Requires 5 years’ experience (Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience. Doctorate may substitute for four years of experience).
• “Engineer in training” certification through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or equivalent organization in reciprocal jurisdiction or Professional Engineering certification through the AZ Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization is preferred for Level 3.
• This position requires occasional travel for site visits/inspections and in-person meetings that are held at the Phoenix office.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate moderately complex permit applications, reports, facility designs, plans of moderate complexity and cost estimates for mining and industrial facilities.
• Participate in site visits, data evaluation, inspections, and investigations regarding environmental topics.
• Perform complex environmental calculations based on provided methodologies.
• Provide rigorous technical guidance to mining and industrial facilities, responsible parties and individuals to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Assist in preparing environmental guidance documents.
• Performs or leads projects under direction of senior staff or a manager.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide compliance assistance to responsible parties while conversing with a variety of subject matter experts including contractors, senior engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, and others.
• Accelerate resolution of engineering issues through collaboration and assistance.
• Provide innovative solutions to reoccurring compliance issues.
• Utilize Lean concepts to drive ongoing continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
• We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees