DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address:

1110 W. Washington St
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Air Quality Division

Salary:  

Level 2 $50K-$60K

Level 3 $65K-$70K

Grade: 21-22

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

As an Environmental Science Specialist, you will research, design, plan, or perform technical duties in the support of revisions to Arizona’s State Implementation Plan under the Federal Clean Air Act.

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.

Work may include:

1) Conduct air quality modeling using a variety of models (AERMOD, CAMx, Hysplit, MOVES, WRF, SMOKE);
2) Calculate emission inventories from natural and anthropogenic sources, using EPA-approvable methodologies;
3) Conduct statistical analyses, literature reviews, and research to better understand the nature and cause of air
quality problems in the State;
4) Develop associated documents for the tasks above, including modeling protocols and technical support documents,
emission inventory preparation plans and technical support documents, and reports and presentations of research.

The ability to understand and interpret environmental rules and statutes; balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.

The ability to complete assignments by applicable deadlines; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.

The ability to develop and write technical documentation; and to summarize completed tasks and recommendations to senior staff through reports.

Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, environmental engineering and technology principles and practices, chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo in the environment, Agency policies and processes.

Education:

•  Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, atmospheric chemistry/science, meteorology or environmental science.
• Experience:
  •  Level 2: Minimum of 2 years’ experience (Masters’ or Doctorate degree can substitute for 2 years
    of experience)
  • Level 3: Minimum of 5 years’ experience (Masters’ or Doctorate degree can substitute for 2 or 4 years of
    experience respectively)
• Certifications required:
  • Level 2: No certification required
  • Level 3:
    • EPI or QEP with the Board of Global EHS Credentialing or an equivalent organization in a
      reciprocal jurisdiction or the ability to obtain their EPI or QEP with the Board of Global EHS
      Credentialing within 12 months of employment; OR
    • EIT or PE with the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent jurisdictions
      organization or the ability to obtain their EIT or PE with the Arizona Board of Technical
      Registration within 12 months of employment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
· 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. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.

Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.