Environmental Science Specialist

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Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) protects and enhances public health and the environment in Arizona through science‑based regulation and equitable engagement. Our mission is to protect Arizona’s unique environment and foster well‑being and economic vitality for current and future generations.

Job Location
: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary
:
Level 1 $ 45,000–$50,000 | Level 2 $ 50,000–$60,000

Grade
: 20, 21

Closing Date
:
Open Until Filled

As an Environmental Science Specialist, you will conduct underground storage tank (UST) inspections, including routine operational inspections and installation, modification, interior lining, and closure inspections. The position is in‑office with opportunities for remote work within Arizona.

• Work approximately 75% in the field conducting routine operational inspections.
• Work approximately 25% from office (home or office, as required) 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 as needed.
• Conduct research to answer customers’ 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 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 statutes, prioritize and organize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, synthesize feedback, adjust plans, develop and write technical documentation, and summarize completed tasks and recommendations to senior staff through reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/chemical engineering, environmental/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).

Driver’s License Requirements (if driving is essential). 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 starting 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)
• A top‑ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan (medical, dental, life, short‑term and long‑term disability)
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Work‑life balance through workplace flexibility
• Learning and career development opportunities

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO. 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.