ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 1 - 3

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $45,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

AT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ADEQ) OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT
AND ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN ARIZONA. THROUGH CONSISTENT,
SCIENCE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION; AND CLEAR, EQUITABLE ENGAGEMENT AND
COMMUNICATION; WITH INTEGRITY, RESPECT AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF
EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY. BECAUSE ARIZONANS TREASURE THE UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT
OF OUR STATE AND ITS ESSENTIAL ROLE IN SUSTAINING WELL-BEING AND ECONOMIC
VITALITY, TODAY AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COMMITTED TO OUR AGENCY,
PASSIONATE TO EXCEL IN THEIR CAREER AND ENGAGED IN OUR MISSION. ONLY THIS
CALIBER OF EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN DRIVING OUR AGENCY TOWARDS
ACCOMPLISHING OUR MISSION

As an Environmental Science Specialist with the Air Quality Compliance Unit, you
serve as a frontline technical expert, conducting inspections of sources to
determine compliance with air quality laws, rules and regulation.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (4 days per week
in the office/hoteling).

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 State and Federal environmental regulations, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of air quality facility types, processes, and emission control equipment.
• Knowledge of Agency policies and processes.
• Developing and writing clear and concise technical documentation.
• Proficiency in using air monitoring equipment and conducting inspections to ensure adherence to air quality standards.
• Customer service, communicating complex regulatory information, guiding stakeholders back into compliance.
• Ability to Understand and interpret environmental rules and statutes.
• Ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks to complete assignments by applicable deadlines.
• Ability to synthesize feedback, adjust plans accordingly, and summarize completed tasks and recommendations for senior staff through reports.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies/Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, or Environmental/Chemical Engineering.
• Level 1: Requires 0-2 years’ experience
• Level 2: Requires 2 years’ experience
• Level 3: 5+ years of experience (Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience. Doctorate in a related field may substitute for four years of experience)
• Environmental Professional in Training required for Level 3, or the ability to obtain within a year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Works approximately 50% in the field conducting site visits, data collection, inspections, and investigations of permitted facilities to ensure adherence to air quality standards.
• Review technical and program-specific documentation.
• Communicate and document observations and conduct tests to determine compliance with environmental standards.
• Writing detailed reports and issuing formal and informal notices of compliance.
• Provide technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public pertaining to environmental impact and compliance.
• Manage and prioritize independent work assignments to meet project objectives.
• Interpret and apply air quality laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyze test data to determine the compliance status of facilities.

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

What This Job Offers

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