DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.

At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality, today and for future generations.

We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SENIOR

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

Salary: $100k-$105k 

Grade: 29

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary:

The Corrective Action Unit’s Senior Engineer is responsible for reviewing reports, proposals, and documentation of work conducted associated with environmental remediation for regulatory compliance and as part of financial assistance programs. As Arizona’s primary expert in this field, you will be conducting technical evaluation of the design, implementation, and operation of corrective actions to ensure efficacy and regulatory compliance. Coming in as a senior-level staff expert also requires mentoring and coaching junior staff so that Arizona can achieve and maintain its goals.

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.

Job Duties:

• Perform environmental calculations based on provided methodologies.
• Significant contributor for cross-divisional environmental issues.
• Lead the development of complex environmental calculations.
• Provide high level of engineering support for staff.
• Review and evaluate corrective action plans and make recommendations.
• Assist Project Managers by reviewing and commenting on remediation proposals involving environmental or public health impacts.
• Evaluate and support open leaking underground storage tanks cases; assessing proposed and ongoing remedial activities.
• Coordinate and meet with responsible parties, owners, operators and consultants to discuss characterization and guide appropriate corrective action.
• Provide technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the public pertaining to environmental impact and regulation.
• Evaluate remedial proposals, performance, and associated costs.
• Conduct reviews of Corrective Action Plans for technical appropriateness and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Complete expert review of complex technical/program documents and applications pertaining to environmental impact and regulation.
• Mentor and audit the technical work and review products of junior level staff.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Expertise in the design, planning, permitting; testing; implementation; and performance monitoring and assessment of multiple remedial technologies for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soil, groundwater, and light non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPL), minimally including: air sparge & soil vapor extraction (AS/SVE), multi-phase extraction (MPE), pump & treat, and in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO)
• Expertise in the development of Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) and remedial objectives for soils, groundwater, and LNAPL
• Proficiency in the review and analysis of technical appropriateness, feasibility, and cost estimation for: (i) bench and pilot-scale testing plans; and (ii) comparison of multiple technologies for full-scale implementation, based on site-specific conditions and adherence to nationally-recognized standards & practices
• Proficiency in the developme