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 SPECIALIST 2/3  GROUNDWATER RECLAMATION & REUSE 

INDIVIDUAL PERMITS UNIT

Job Location:

WATER QUALITY DIVISION 1100 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: EES 2 $65K-$75K EES 3 $80-$85 

Grade: 25 or 26

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Summary:

We have an immediate opening for two Environmental Engineer Specialists in our Groundwater Reclamation and Reuse - Individual Permits Unit, Water Quality Division. In this role, you will research, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. This position conducts review of Aquifer Protection Program (APP) permits for municipal type - water reclamation facilities. Environmental Engineer Specialist will address issuance of Individual APP permits ahead within a timely manner so as not to exceed licensing time frames. The EES provides support to the review of APP permit applications with applied engineering knowledge and skills.

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:

• Review and evaluate moderately complex water reclamation permit applications, reports, facility designs, plans of moderate complexity and cost estimates.
• Participate in site visits, data collection, inspections, and investigations regarding environmental topics.
• Perform complex environmental calculations based on provided methodologies.
• Provide rigorous technical guidance to municipal facilities, responsible parties and individuals to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Assist in preparing environmental guidance documents.
• Performs or leads projects under direction of a unit lead or manager.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Provides compliance assistance to responsible parties while conversing with a variety of subject matter experts including contractors, senior engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, and others.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

● Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, environmental engineering and technology principles and practices, chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo in the environment, agency policies and processes.
● Enthusiasm for identifying, analyzing, and solving problems.
● Requires professional communication, research, customer service/outreach, project management, advanced problem-solving, and facilitation.
● Strong Microsoft and Google office skills and technology use, attention to detail, quality assurance, and adherence to standard work are among other skills needed in the team.
● Strong customer service skills.
● Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
● Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.