DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Waste Programs Division
1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary:  
Level 2: $65K - $75K
Level 3: $75K - $85K

Grade: 22-23

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (First Review of Resumes: 04/18/2024)

We are looking for hydrogeologist to help drive our agency towards accomplishing our vision. This position will be directly responsible for managing projects and/or conducting technical reviews within the Corrective Action Unit of the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Section at ADEQ. Specifically, the successful candidate will develop strategic plans, evaluate and update conceptual site models, recommend strategies for accelerating site cleanups, coordinate with contractors, develop and maintain performance measure for remedy, and manage contaminated sites to closure. You will also and independently facilitate complex scopes of work for multiple sites, while interacting with the public and contractors.

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.

• Management of support contractors
• Review of complex issues and facilities
• Planning remediation of contaminated groundwater and soil from underground storage tank UST releases
• Participation in site visits, data collection, inspections and investigations regarding environmental impacts from USTs
• Analyzes environmental groundwater concentration data for basic trends
• Analyzes hydrogeologic date to understand contaminant transport characteristics
• Mentoring level 1 hydrogeologists
• Proactively supports the Leaking UST Preapproval Program

• Knowledge of environmental restoration, remedial investigations, wide range of knowledge with various contaminant constituents including fuels and VOCs, groundwater plumes, operations and maintenance, vapor intrusion, principles of ground and surface water flow, principles of fate and transport of chemicals in ground and surface water, State and Federal environmental regulations; environmental sciences and research
• Ability to understand and apply environmental rules and statues, to follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks, to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, and to summarize completed tasks and/or monitoring data orally and in written communication

• Bachelor of science degree in hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, environmental management/science/studies or sustainability
• Level 2: 2-4 years’ experience (Master’s degree in related field can substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate in related field can substitute for 4 years of experience)
• Level 3: 5+ years’ experience (Masters degree in related field can substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate in related field can substitute for 4 years of experience)
• Direct experience managing remediation projects using multiple remediation technologies at sites with complicated site conditions (fractured bedrock, clay formations, etc.)
• Experience with risk-based closures and risk assessments
• Familiar with UST and Leaking UST rules and regulations preferred
• OSHA 40 hour Hazwoper preferred
• “Professional Geologist” certification through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization in a reciprocal jurisdiction
• Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license required. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks. Must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training

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

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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.