Environmental Science Specialist

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 1-2

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

Location:

1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary:
Level 1 $ 45‒50k
· Level 2 $ 50‒60k

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.

• Work approximately 75% in the field conducting routine operational inspections.
• Work approximately 25% from office (home or in office) preparing for upcoming inspections, completing inspection reports, and other administrative functions.
• Cross‑train for installation, modification, interior lining, and closure inspections.
• Conduct compliance assistance site visits and outreach when needed.
• Conduct research necessary to answer customer’s technical and regulatory questions.
• Conduct continuous improvement and problem‑solving activities within the section.

• 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.

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

• Identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Understand and interpret environmental rules and statute balance; prioritize and organize multiple tasks, complete assignments by applicable deadlines; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; develop and write technical documentation; summarize completed tasks and recommendations to senior staff through reports.

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

• Driving requirement: valid driver’s license for essential function.
• All newly hired state employees must complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

• 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).
• 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.
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.
• Workplace flexibility to promote work/life balance.
• Variety of learning and career development opportunities.

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter or alternative format) by contacting HPO.

Note:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.