DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address:  1110 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Water Quality Division

Salary:  

Level 1: $45k - $50k
Level 2: $50k - $60k
Level 3: $65k - $70k

Grade: 20, 21, 22

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

This position is based out of the Phoenix Office.

The Environmental Science Specialist (Groundwater Inspector) will be responsible for performing inspections at wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, mining sites, and other regulated facilities/industries in order to determine compliance against permit requirements. This position will also be required to draft compliance and enforcement documentation as needed and work proactively with facilities to resolve non-compliance issues.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (3 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.

• Conducts inspections at regulated sites, file reviews and complaint inspections throughout the state of Arizona with the expectation of travel across the state requiring overnight stays.
• Provides compliance assistance in the field and increase compliance at the time of inspection.
• Works with permitted facilities to reduce the number of open compliance cases, and reduce the time required to return facilities to compliance.
• Reduces Aquifer Quality Limit (AQL)/Discharge Limit (DL) exceedances through inspections, outreach and compliance assistance.
• Provides innovative solutions to reoccurring compliance issues.

• Knowledge of wastewater systems and/or mining operations.
• 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 preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to schedule, conduct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong communications skills and ability to work effectively in a team based collaborative environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, toxicology, environmental science, water resources, hydrology, geology, other related subjects.

• Level 1: 0-2 years’ experience (Master’s degree or Doctorate may substitute for 2 years of experience)
• Level 2: Requires 2 years’ experience (Masters degree may substitute for 2 years exp.).
• Level 3: Requires 5 years’ experience (Masters degree may substitute for 2 years exp., Doctorate 4 years).
• Valid Arizona Driver License required.
• The position is approximately 50% work from home and 50% in the field/office.
• This position requires overnight travel.

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.