Address:  1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Waste Programs Division

Salary:  $60K - $65K

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Community Involvement Coordinator (CIC) will support the Water Quality Assurance Revolving Fund (WQARF) Program (Arizona’s “superfund” program). Community engagement is a key component of the WQARF Program and requires an experienced and competent CIC. The CIC will work with WQARF Project Managers to engage and inform the general public about the remedial activities being implemented at WQARF sites. Specific tasks include conducting public meetings, preparing reports and public notices, presenting formal presentations, interacting with the public, responding to media and public inquiries in conjunction with the Communications Department, and providing project updates.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (1 day 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.

• Prepare Community Involvement Plans.
• Prepare and submit quarterly WQARF Site updates to CABs.
• Assist Federal Projects Unit with community engagement activities.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and conduct Community Advisory Board (CAB) and public meetings. Responsible for ensuring the CAB and public meetings are conducted in accordance with Arizona Open Meeting Laws.
• Coordinate community engagement activities with city, county, state, and federal government agencies, special interest groups, and the general public.
• Prepare and present project presentations at CAB and public meetings.
• Respond to public information requests. In conjunction with the Communications Department, assist with media requests.
• Coordinate and perform WQARF Site MyCommunity webpage updates.
• Prepare and coordinate the distribution of public notices in accordance with Arizona Rule and Statute.

Knowledge of:

• Community engagement principles and practices
• Researching and compiling information
• State statutes, rules and regulations as they pertain to the Department and section
• State government and department organizational structure
• Confidentiality
• Microsoft Office and the G-Suite/Workplace

Skills in:

• Coordinating community engagement
• Presentations
• Verbal and written communication
• Gathering of facts and information
• Effective time management
• Statistical and abstract analysis
• Customer service and the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external customers

Ability to:

• Work under pressure meeting deadlines
• Exhibit personal initiative
• Prioritize effectively
• Adapt to changing assignments and priorities
• Respond to inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate timely information
• Work as a team player within several divisions
• Organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks on a daily basis
• Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with agency staff and the public
• Complete assigned tasks accurately
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Meet deadlines
• Report work status, issues, and inquiries timely
• Analyze and establish priorities
• Travel, if applicable

• Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
• BS Degree strongly preferred.

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.