DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

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

Salary: 

$55K-$60K

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until closed

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangement).    

At ADEQ our vision is to be the number one state in the nation in balanced, leading-edge environmental protection; through technical and operational excellence; and radical simplicity for customers and staff. We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our vision.

The Administrative Services Officer will provide support to the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) by performing administrative services including planning, communication, budgetary, accounting, purchasing, grant administration, travel arrangements and reimbursement, and other related functions.

Do you think you have the combination of commitment, passion, and talent to help drive this Agency to realizing our vision? If so, apply today. To learn more about us, our organizational habits known as the ADEQ Way, our culture, and other positions we have open, visit us at DEQ/careers

Primary Responsibilities:

• This position will be responsible for handling the EPCRA Spill Line to maintain compliance with ARS 49-128, and disseminating information of environmental spills to the appropriate program(s) within ADEQ.
• Grant Writing and Administration 
• This position is expected to attend and assist Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) in maintaining compliance with ARS 49-124, and abiding by public meetings laws as a representative of Arizona State Emergency Response Commission (AZSERC).
• This position will also assist with administration of the State Emergency Response and Recovery Plan - Emergency Support Function 10 (ADEQ is the primary agency).

• Skills in interpersonal, written and verbal communication; critical thinking; organization; project prioritization and time management

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or other related fields. Master's degree substitutes for 1 year of experience
• 2 years’ experience in budget analysis, accounting, data processing or resource allocation
• Comprehensive knowledge of, or the ability to learn, emergency response planning and processes, EPRCA Tier II requirements, reference materials such as federal regulations, Arizona Revised Statutes, funding mechanisms for grants and fee based finances; and the State's procurement portal and budget and expenditure tracking system

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
· 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

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. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.