DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address: 1110 W WASHINGTON ST PHOENIX, AZ 85007
WASTE PROGRAMS DIVISION

Salary: 

LEVEL 2 $50K-$60K

LEVEL 3  $65K-$70K

Grade: 21-22

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Environmental Scientist will function as a Data Manager for the Solid Waste Unit. The Solid Waste Unit oversees regulation (permitting, inspections, and compliance) of landfills, waste tires, special waste, used oil and batteries, septage haulers, and biohazardous waste, as well as investigation and enforcement of environmental complaints related to solid waste. The Solid Waste Unit has also been tasked with completing several rule creation projects over the next couple of years. In addition, there have been some transitions in data management spurred by the move to primarily remote work over the past few years. The individual selected for this role will primarily focus on consolidating, streamlining, and updating our unit data management, including creating and tracking unit metrics to identify trends and pinch points in performance data.

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.

● Data Management on ADEQ platforms
● Unit performance metrics creation and tracking
● Other duties, as assigned

● Working knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of project management
● Proficiency with Project Management body of knowledge
● Strong customer services skills, excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
● Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks, lead and work collaboratively in teams to complete assignments; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; build strong relationships inside and outside of the agency; and develop and write technical documentation
● Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, environmental sciences and research, AZ sources of pollution, best practices for preventing the release of pollutants, investigation techniques and statistical analysis, Agency policies and processes

● Bachelor’s degree in environmental/chemical engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology, geology or environmental science
● Level 2: 2-5 years’ relevant experience
● Level 3: Requires 5 years’ relevant experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate may substitute for 4 years of experience) For Project Managers: 3-5 years should be project management experience.
● Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) through the Project Management Institute (PMI)
● Driver's license - Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license is required

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.