DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Waste Program Division

Salary: 

Level 1 $45-$50K

Level 2 $50K-$60K

Grade: 20, 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

As an Environmental Science Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting underground storage tanks (UST) inspections in the Tanks Inspections, Compliance and Enforcement (TICE) Unit, including routine operational inspections and installation, modification, interior lining, and closure inspections.

This position is an in-office position. 

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.

• Works approximately 75% in the field conducting routine operational inspections
• Works approximately 25% from office (home or in office, as required) preparing for upcoming inspections, completing inspection reports, and other administrative functions required for the position.
• Cross-training for installation, modification, interior lining, and closure inspections.
• Conduct compliance assistance site visits and outreach when needed.
• Conduct research necessary to answer customer’s technical and regulatory questions.
• Conduct continuous improvement and problem-solving activities within the section.

KNOWLEDGE:

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

SKILLS:

• Professional communication, research, customer service/outreach, project management, advanced problem-solving, and facilitation.
• Strong Microsoft office skills and technology use, attention to detail, quality assurance, and adherence to standard work are among other skills needed in the team

ABILITIES:

• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Ability to understand and interpret environmental rules and statute balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; develop and write technical documentation; and to summarize completed tasks and recommendations to senior staff through reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/chemical engineering, environmental/earth science, environmental management/studies, and/or sustainability.
• Level 1: Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field and 2 years of experience (Masters degree may substitute for 2 years 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.