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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST - GROUNDWATER INSPECTOR

State of Arizona -
Chandler, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$45,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Work from home
Parental leave

Qualifications

Customer communication
Research
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

542594

CHANDLER
GILBERT
GLENDALE
PHOENIX
SCOTTSDALE
TEMPE

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DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Full-time

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.

GROUNDWATER INSPECTOR

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST

Job Location:

WATER QUALITY DIVISION
1110 W. WASHINGTON STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: Level 1-Grade 20: $45k - $50k

Level 2, Grade 21: $50k - $60k

Level 3 Grade 22: $65k - $70k

Closing Date: OPEN until filled

Job Summary:

At ADEQ our mission/vision 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.

The key responsibilities for the Environmental Science Specialist (Groundwater Inspector) position include:

Inspections and Compliance: Conduct inspections at industrial facilities, mining sites, wastewater treatment plants, wastewater collection systems, and other regulated facilities. This includes performing file reviews and complaint inspections throughout Arizona.
Documentation and Enforcement: Draft necessary compliance and enforcement documentation.
Proactive Resolution: Work proactively with permitted facilities to resolve non-compliance issues, reduce open compliance cases, and minimize the time it takes to return facilities to compliance.
Environmental Impact Reduction: Reduce Aquifer Quality Limit (AQL) and Discharge Limit (DL) exceedances through outreach, inspections, and compliance assistance.
Problem Solving: Provide innovative solutions to recurring compliance and permitting issues.
Field Engagement: Provide compliance assistance in the field, with an expectation of travel across the state, including overnight stays.

This position is based out of the Phoenix Office.
The position is approximately 60% work from home and 40% in the field/office.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 or 3 days per week in the office/hoteling).
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:

Field Operations & Inspection

Conducting Site Inspections: Performing inspections at regulated facilities (wastewater plants, mining sites, etc.) across Arizona.
Managing Complaints & Reviews: Handling file reviews and responding to site complaints.
Travel: Traveling across the state, which includes the requirement for overnight stays.

Compliance & Enforcement

Compliance Assistance: Providing direct guidance in the field to help facilities improve compliance at the time of the inspection.
Caseload Management: Working proactively with permitted facilities to reduce open compliance cases and minimize the time it takes to return facilities to compliance.
Environmental Protection: Reducing Aquifer Quality Limit (AQL) and Discharge Limit (DL) exceedances specifically through outreach and compliance efforts.

Problem Solving & Improvement

Strategic Solutions: Providing innovative solutions to recurring compliance and permitting issues.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge

Technical Systems: Wastewater systems and/or mining operations.
Regulations and Policies: Agency policies and processes; interpretation of State and Federal environmental regulations.
Scientific Principles: Environmental sciences, environmental research, investigation techniques, and statistical analysis.
Pollution Prevention: Arizona-specific sources of pollution and best practices for preventing the release of pollutants.

Skills

Project Management: Ability to schedule, conduct, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Technical Proficiencies: Experience using Google Office.
Professional Engagement: Customer service and outreach.
Cognitive Skills: Problem-solving.
Interpersonal: Strong communication skills (written and oral) and the ability to work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment.

Abilities

Regulatory Application: Understanding and applying environmental rules and statutes.
Procedural Adherence: Following guidance documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other technical instructions.
Reporting and Documentation: Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports.
Synthesis: Summarizing completed tasks and monitoring data for both oral and written communication.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering and other related environmental disciplines.
Level 1: 0-2 years’ environmental experience.
Level 2: Requires 2 years’ environmental experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
Level 3: Requires 5 years’ environmental experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
Valid Arizona Driver License required.
The position is approximately 60% work from home and 40% in the field/office.
This position requires overnight travel.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:

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).
A 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
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Contact Us:

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

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GROUNDWATER INSPECTOR

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST

WATER QUALITY DIVISION
1110 W. WASHINGTON STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85007

Salary: Level 1-Grade 20: $45k - $50k

Level 2, Grade 21: $50k - $60k

Level 3 Grade 22: $65k - $70k

Closing Date: OPEN until filled

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GROUNDWATER INSPECTOR

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST

WATER QUALITY DIVISION 1110 W. WASHINGTON STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85007

Salary: Level 1-Grade 20: $45k - $50k

Level 2, Grade 21: $50k - $60k

Level 3 Grade 22: $65k - $70k

Closing Date: OPEN until filled

WATER QUALITY DIVISION
1110 W. WASHINGTON STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85007