DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
WASTE PROGRAMS DIVISION

Salary: 

Level 2 $50K-$60K

Level 3 $65K-$70K

Grade: 21,23

Closing Date: Open until filled 

This position is for an Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Compliance Officer. The position will be responsible for supporting UST inspectors with compliance and enforcement at regulated UST sites in Arizona, provide compliance assistance in the field or from the office on UST rules and improve compliance throughout the state of Arizona, reduce the number of open compliance cases by working with UST inspectors and UST owners and operators, and reducing new releases through outreach and compliance assistance, drafting compliance documentation, responding to customer concerns regarding USTs, active problem solving and strong stakeholder collaboration

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.

As an Environmental Science Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting compliance assistance activities for the UST Tank Inspections, Compliance, and Enforcement (TICE) unit, including conducting outreach to the UST owners/operators, conducting compliance assistance site visits to customers with open compliance conditions, review available information, use scientific principles for the purpose of assessing compliance with Arizona statutes and rules, create compliance documentation, and assisting with compliance management.

• Working knowledge of UST state and federal rules and statutes, and the ability to effectively communicate requirements and standards to customers of all experience and knowledge levels
• Knowledge of Agency policies and processes, interpret State and Federal environmental regulations, environmental
sciences and research, AZ sources of pollution, best practices for preventing the release of pollutants, environmental research, investigation techniques and statistical analysis
• Ability to understand and apply environmental rules and statues; to follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks; to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; and to summarize completed tasks and/or monitoring data orally and in written communication
• Experience in project management, MS Office, customer service/outreach and aptitude for problem solving is desired
• Strong organizational skills and ability to schedule, conduct and manage multiple projects at the same time

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/chemical engineering, environmental/earth science, environmental
management/studies, and/or sustainability
• Level 2: Requires 2 years’ experience
• Level 3: Requires 5 years’ experience (Masters may substitute for 2 years, Doctorate 4 years). Professional in Training through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization required.

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.