Environmental Engineer Specialist 3-4
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 values consistent, science-based environmental regulation, clear and equitable engagement, and communication with integrity, respect, and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. They are looking for employees committed to the agency, passionate to excel, and engaged in the mission. This role is for an Environmental Engineer Specialist (Level 3-4) responsible for performing and reviewing advanced air dispersion modeling and emission calculations to support air quality permitting and compliance functions. The specialist will collaborate across teams, establish model-driven permit conditions, maintain Arizona air quality modeling guidelines, and process meteorological databases. Additionally, the role involves conducting complex dispersion modeling for state general permit programs, community health assessments, and regional monitoring initiatives, while serving as a technical advisor. This position is available for full-time remote work within Arizona.
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
- Bachelor's in an engineering discipline.
- Level 3: Bachelor's in engineering discipline. 5 years' experience, including 2 years' experience running air dispersion models (Master's degree can substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate can substitute for 4 years of experience). Engineer in training certification required through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or equivalent organization in reciprocal jurisdiction.
- Level 4: Bachelor's in engineering discipline. 8 years' experience, including 5 years' experience running air dispersion models (Master's degree can substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate can substitute for 4 years of experience). Professional Engineering certification through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization in a reciprocal jurisdiction is required.
Responsibilities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
