DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address:  1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Water Quality Division

Salary:  $80K-$85K

Grade: 24

Closing Date: Open until Closed

This recruitment is seeking to fill the role of a Unit Manager in the Individual Permitting Unit, within the Groundwater Protection & Reuse Section. This Unit serves permitting functions and duties within the Aquifer Protection Program to support the issuance of permits to the Mining, Wastewater and Industrial facilities. The objective in reviewing these permit applications is to ensure that discharges from the facility prevent degradation of Arizona’s vital water resources through the facilities operation and closure. In order to be successful in this role, the selected candidate must have strong leadership skills to effectively manage a strong technical team with expertise in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering and/or hydrogeology.

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.

● Familiarity with Arizona Administrative Code, Statutory and other regulatory provisions, as applicable.
● Background in technical principles related to wastewater treatment, water reuse and/or mining
● Ability to identify and include stakeholders as necessary when guidance, policy or legal provisions change over time.
● Prioritization of team engagement through professional development, training, staff optimization and strategic planning.
● Discretion and good judgment with respect to contentious permitting actions with high public interest.
● Collaborative approaches to people management and stakeholder involvement.
● Skilled in public speaking, executive briefings and negotiation.
● Solution oriented thinker with proficiency in project management and problem solving.

● Bachelor’s degree in hydrology; geology; civil/environmental engineering; environmental science; geological/mining engineering; sustainability; environmental law; or a closely related field
● Master’s Degree (preferred in) hydrology; geology; civil or geotechnical engineering; environmental science; environmental law; or a closely related field
● 5+ years of experience in principles related to wastewater treatment, reuse and/or mining5+ years of supervisory experience in relevant fields as mentioned.

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.