DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

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

AIR QUALITY DIVISION -  PLANNING & RESEARCH UNIT

Salary:  

Level 1 $60K-$65K

Level 2 $65K-$75K

Grade: 24, 25

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

We are looking for an Environmental Engineer to join our team in the Air Quality Improvement Planning Section. The Environmental Engineer will be responsible for serving as an air quality subject matter expert in support of revisions to the State Implementation Plans (SIPs) under the Clean Air Act, including pollutant-specific nonattainment area, infrastructure, and rule-based plans, as well as other regulatory required reports, to be submitted to the U.S. EPA.

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.

• Analysis of ambient air quality data and emissions data;
• Development emission inventories using EPA-approvable methodologies;
• Evaluation of the feasibility and effectiveness of control measures;
• Air quality modeling to determine the source and nature of emissions in AZ and to evaluate controls measures;
• Assisting with drafting and revising air pollution control rules related to the implementation of the Clean Air Act;
• Assisting with the coordination and hosting of public meetings, hearings, and presentations regarding rulemakings.
• Analysis of complex technical and policy questions related to air quality regulations, emissions, and control measures and presentation the results, supporting information, and recommendations to decision-makers and stakeholders;
• Serving as a technical subject matter expert and information resource for both internal and external clients, e.g., the public, consultants, other agencies, the regulated community, and other departmental staff on technical questions related to air quality improvement planning;
• Collaboration with other sections within ADEQ’s Air Quality Division, including monitoring and assessment and permits and compliance, to ensure that SIPs will meet all applicable requirements.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• State and Federal environmental regulations.
• Environmental engineering and technology principles and practices.
• Chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo in the environment.

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and/or other statistical and database packages.
• Skilled in air quality modeling

ABILITIES:

• Ability to apply air quality regulations or demonstrated capabilities in understanding, interpreting, and applying environmental regulations.
• Ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences;
• Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines.
• Ability to follow guidance documents, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related field.
• Level 1: 0-2 years of engineering experience
• Level 2: 2 years of engineering experience (Master’s or Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience).

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.