DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

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

Salary:

ESS 1: $45K-$50K 

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

As an Environmental Science Specialist, you will research, design, plan, and perform technical duties to support revisions to Arizona’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Federal Clean Air Act. This includes assisting with the development of the planning and technical components of pollutant-specific nonattainment area, infrastructure, and rule-based SIPs, 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.

Develop SIPs: Work as part of a team to develop and utilize accurate air quality data, air pollution control analyses, emissions inventories, and emissions modeling demonstrations to develop defensible SIPs.

Review Relevant Materials: Conduct statistical analyses, literature reviews, and research of technical materials to understand the nature and cause of air quality problems in Arizona and the Western United States.

Facility Emissions Report Evaluation: Work with the technical team to assist regulated parties with emissions reporting requirements and review submitted reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.

Engage with the Public: Coordinate, host, and prepare materials for public meetings, hearings, and presentations for the regulated community and general public.

Internal Collaboration: Work closely with other ADEQ Sections focused on air quality data assessment and monitoring, air quality permits, and air quality compliance to ensure SIPs and state rules are based on and contain accurate data, relevant regulations, and applicable compliance methodologies.

External Collaboration: Work closely with federal and local state agencies, including U.S. EPA, local air pollution control agencies, tribes, cities, counties, etc., regulated facilities, and stakeholders to draft data driven SIPs and state rules with the objective of achieving measurable pollution reduction.

Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, environmental science and technology principles and practices, chemicals regulated by the Clean Air Act under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and entry level modeling practices are a plus but not required.

Skill in technical writing, research and summary, modeling, and collaboration.

Ability to understand and interpret environmental rules and statues; follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks; balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; develop and write technical documentation; and summarize completed tasks and recommendations to senior staff through written and verbal reports.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a math, science, or engineering related field.
• Level 1 - Requires 0-1 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.