Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 1 - 3
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 1 - 3 – AIR QUALITY INSPECTOR
As an Environmental Science Specialist with the Air Compliance Unit, this position conducts inspections of sources to determine compliance with air quality laws, rules and regulations. The specialist will perform site visits, data collection, and investigations regarding air quality permitted facilities, review technical and program documents, and communicate findings through formal and informal notices of compliance. The role also provides technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public regarding environmental impact and compliance.
Remote Work This position may be available for remote work within Arizona, with 4 days per week required in the office or hoteling spaces.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right; an agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Location & Salary Job Location: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
Salary: ESS 1 $45,000–$50,000; ESS 2 $50,000–$60,000; ESS 3 $65,000–$70,000.
Grade: 20‑22.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Job Duties
Conduct site visits, data collection, inspections, and investigations regarding air quality permitted facilities.
Review technical and program documents.
Communicate observations and conduct tests to determine compliance with environmental standards.
Write reports and complete formal or informal notices of compliance.
Provide technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public regarding environmental impact and compliance.
Prioritize work assignments and work independently to accomplish projects.
Explain and apply air quality laws, rules, and regulations.
Analyze test data to determine a facility's compliance status.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to understand and interpret environmental rules and statutes; balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; and summarize completed tasks and recommendations to senior staff through reports.
Skill in developing and writing technical documentation.
Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, principles and practices, chemical composition, structure and properties of substances, and the chemical processes and transformations they undergo in the environment; agency policies and processes.
Selective Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies/Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, or Environmental/Chemical Engineering.
Level 1: Requires 0–2 years’ experience.
Level 2: Requires 2 years’ experience.
Level 3: 5+ years of experience (a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience; a Doctorate may substitute for four years).
Environmental Professional in Training required for Level 3, or the ability to obtain within one year of hire.
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, a valid driver’s license is required.
All newly hired State employees 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 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.
Workplace flexibility to promote work/life balance.
Variety of learning and career development opportunities.
Paid parental leave pilot program—learn more by visiting the State of Arizona benefits page.
Retirement ASRS Lifetime Benefits.
Contact Information 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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Remote Work This position may be available for remote work within Arizona, with 4 days per week required in the office or hoteling spaces.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right; an agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Location & Salary Job Location: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007.
Salary: ESS 1 $45,000–$50,000; ESS 2 $50,000–$60,000; ESS 3 $65,000–$70,000.
Grade: 20‑22.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Job Duties
Conduct site visits, data collection, inspections, and investigations regarding air quality permitted facilities.
Review technical and program documents.
Communicate observations and conduct tests to determine compliance with environmental standards.
Write reports and complete formal or informal notices of compliance.
Provide technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public regarding environmental impact and compliance.
Prioritize work assignments and work independently to accomplish projects.
Explain and apply air quality laws, rules, and regulations.
Analyze test data to determine a facility's compliance status.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to understand and interpret environmental rules and statutes; balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; and summarize completed tasks and recommendations to senior staff through reports.
Skill in developing and writing technical documentation.
Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, principles and practices, chemical composition, structure and properties of substances, and the chemical processes and transformations they undergo in the environment; agency policies and processes.
Selective Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Studies/Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, or Environmental/Chemical Engineering.
Level 1: Requires 0–2 years’ experience.
Level 2: Requires 2 years’ experience.
Level 3: 5+ years of experience (a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience; a Doctorate may substitute for four years).
Environmental Professional in Training required for Level 3, or the ability to obtain within one year of hire.
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, a valid driver’s license is required.
All newly hired State employees 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 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.
Workplace flexibility to promote work/life balance.
Variety of learning and career development opportunities.
Paid parental leave pilot program—learn more by visiting the State of Arizona benefits page.
Retirement ASRS Lifetime Benefits.
Contact Information 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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