Environmental Engineer Specialist 3-4

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is seeking results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem-solving to join their mission of protecting and enhancing public health and the environment in Arizona. ADEQ is committed to consistent, science-based environmental regulation and clear, equitable engagement and communication, upholding integrity, respect, and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. This role is crucial for preserving Arizona's unique environment for current and future generations. The Environmental Engineer Specialist will perform and review advanced air dispersion modeling and emission calculations to support air quality permitting and compliance. This position offers full-time remote work within Arizona, emphasizing flexibility, autonomy, and trust in the State's work culture.

Requirements

• Atmospheric science, meteorological theory, and air pollution reduction techniques.
• State and Federal environmental rules, statutes, and regulations pertaining to air quality.
• Department and state government organizational structures, statutes, and confidentiality standards.
• Microsoft Office, G-Suite/Workplace applications, and scientific computer programming languages (FORTRAN, Python, R).
• Advanced mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, and statistical evaluation.
• Verbal and written communication, including technical report writing and documentation.
• Effective time management, research, and fact-gathering capabilities.
• Customer service and effective interaction with internal and external stakeholders.
• Balance, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
• Interpret environmental regulations to assess compliance of permit applications, plans, and reports.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and initiative.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships and collaborate effectively within division teams.
• Summarize findings and present technical recommendations to senior staff clearly and concisely.
• Driver's License Requirements (if driving is an essential function).
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in an engineering discipline.
• Engineer in training certification required through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or equivalent organization in reciprocal jurisdiction (Level 3).
• Professional Engineering certification through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization in a reciprocal jurisdiction is required (Level 4).

Responsibilities

• Perform and review advanced air dispersion modeling and emission calculations to support air quality permitting and compliance functions.
• Collaborate across departmental teams to establish model-driven permit conditions.
• Maintain Arizona air quality modeling guidelines.
• Process meteorological databases.
• Conduct complex dispersion modeling for state general permit programs, community health assessments, and regional monitoring initiatives.
• Serve as a technical advisor to staff, regulated entities, and the public.
• Review advanced air quality modeling for Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), Title V, and minor source permits.
• Review advanced emission calculations for permit modeling.
• Collaborate with permit writers to develop model-driven permitting conditions.
• Develop and update air quality modeling guidelines for Arizona air quality permits.
• Develop and update pre-processed meteorological databases for Arizona air quality permits.
• Perform advanced air dispersion modeling supporting Arizona General Permit Program.
• Perform complex air dispersion modeling supporting community-based air quality monitoring and health assessments.
• Provide technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public pertaining to permit modeling.
• Review complex federal agencies' modeling guidelines.

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
• Workplace flexibility
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level