Environmental Science Specialist

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

We are seeking results-oriented, driven individuals with a passion for problem solving. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) protects and enhances public health and the environment in Arizona through science-based regulation and equitable engagement. We invite employees committed to our mission to excel in their careers and drive our Agency toward accomplishing its goals.

Job Location:

1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 (Waste Program Division)

• Salary:
  Level 1 $ 45‑$50K, Level 2 $ 50‑$60K
• Grade: 20, 21
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled

As an Environmental Science Specialist, you will conduct underground storage tank (UST) inspections in the Tanks Inspections, Compliance and Enforcement (TICE) Unit, including routine operational inspections and installation, modification, interior lining, and closure inspections.

The position is in‑office; remote work may be authorized in accordance with state policy.

• Conduct routine operational inspections approximately 75% of the time field‑based.
• Perform 25% field‑office duties preparing for inspections, completing reports, and other administrative functions.
• Cross‑train for installation, modification, interior lining, and closure inspections.
• Conduct compliance assistance site visits and outreach as needed.
• Research and answer customer technical and regulatory questions.
• Drive continuous improvement and problem‑solving activities within the section.

• State and Federal environmental regulations, environmental engineering and technology principles.
• Chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and their environmental transformations.

• Professional communication, research, customer service/outreach, project management, advanced problem solving, and facilitation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, technology use, attention to detail, quality assurance, and standard work adherence.

• Identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Interpret environmental rules and statutes, prioritize tasks, complete assignments by deadlines, synthesize feedback, adjust plans, develop technical documentation, and report recommendations to senior staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/chemical engineering, earth science, environmental management/studies, sustainability, or related field.
• Level 1:
  Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field.
• Level 2:
  Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field and 2 years of experience (Masters may substitute for 2 years).

If the position requires driving or vehicle use, the following apply:
Driver’s License Requirements. All newly hired State employees must complete E-Verify.

• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Sick and annual leave accrual beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full‑time employees.
• Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks per year for newborn, newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Lifetime pension benefits.
• Robust and affordable medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.
• Workplace flexibility promoting work/life balance.
• Learning and career development opportunities.

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.