DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Water Quality Division

1110 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

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

Grade: 20, 21, 22

Closing Date: OPEN until filled

The Environmental Science Specialist (Safe Drinking Water Inspector) will be responsible for inspecting Public Water Systems (PWSs) throughout Arizona to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The inspection will require conducting a file review, researching permits, assessing monitoring history and conducting an onsite visit. The position will require writing compliance documentation based on deficiencies found during an inspection. Furthermore, the position will require responding to customer complaints about water quality.

This position is based out of the Phoenix Office.

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 increases compliance at the time of inspection.
• Works with permitted facilities to reduce the number of open compliance cases and violations, and reduce the time required to return facilities to compliance.
• Reduces Safe Drinking Water Act violations and exceedances through inspections, outreach and compliance assistance.
• Provides innovative solutions to reoccurring compliance and permitting issues.
  

• Knowledge of Gmail, Google Meets, Google Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.
• Knowledge of Agency policies and processes, interpret State and Federal environmental regulations, environmental sciences and research and Safe Drinking Water Act.
• Knowledge of LEAN management/ Arizona Management System (results-driven management system focusing on customer service, transparency and accountability and continuous improvement)
• Skilled experience as a certified operator in water distribution and/or treatment is desirable.
• Skilled experience as an inspector of public water systems is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.
• Ability to understand and apply environmental rules and statues; to follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; and to summarize completed tasks and/or monitoring data orally and in written communication.
• 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 or higher in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, other related environmental disciplines.
• Level 1: 0-2 years’ environmental experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
• Level 2: Requires 2 years’ environmental experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
• Level 3: Requires 5 years’ environmental experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
• Valid Arizona Driver License required.
• The position is approximately 20% work from home and 80% in the field/office.
• This position requires overnight travel.
  

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.