ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SPECIALIST 1 - 3

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Air Quality Division Salary Levels: Level 1: $60K-$65K Level 2: $65K-$75K Level 3: $80K-$85K Grade: 24, 25, 26 Job Summary: This Environmental Engineer will support the ADEQ’s Air Quality Team. This position will be responsible for drafting air quality permits, including drafting conditions that are enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. Review and processing of detailed technical reports received from the regulated community. This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (1 day per week in the office/hoteling). The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance. Job Duties: Review and evaluate environmental permit applications, reports, facility designs, plans, and cost estimates. Develop permits, action plans, and recommendations based on the review and evaluation of applicable environmental regulations. Participate in site visits, data collection, inspections, and investigations regarding environmental topics. Review technical/program documents and applications. Perform environmental calculations based on provided methodologies. Provide technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public pertaining to environmental impact and regulation. Assist in preparing environmental guidance documents. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations pertaining to air quality. Understanding of environmental or chemical engineering principles and practices. Mathematical computation of emission estimates through the use of Excel. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Selective Preference(s): Bachelor’s degree in environmental or chemical engineering. 0-1 year experience for Level 1. 2 years’ experience for Level 2 (Master’s or Doctorate degree may substitute for 2 years of experience). 5 years’ experience for Level 3 (Master’s degree can substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate can substitute for 4 years of experience). Engineer in Training/Fundamentals in Engineering certification required for Level 3 through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or equivalent organization in reciprocal jurisdiction. Driver’s license – Possession of and the ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license is required. Pre-Employment Requirements: 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). Benefits: 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. Contact Us: 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.

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