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 3-4
Job Location:
ADDRESS: 1110 W. WASHINGTON STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
SALARY:
Level 3: $80k- $90k
Level 4: $90k- $99,854
GRADE: 26, 28
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Summary:
The Environmental Engineer Specialist is responsible for performing and
reviewing advanced air dispersion modeling and emission calculations to support
air quality permitting and compliance functions. This role collaborates across
departmental teams to establish model-driven permit conditions, maintain Arizona
air quality modeling guidelines, and process meteorological databases.
Additionally, the specialist conducts complex dispersion modeling for state
general permit programs, community health assessments, and regional monitoring
initiatives, while serving as a technical advisor to staff, regulated entities,
and the public.
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 advanced air quality modeling for Prevention of Significant
Deterioration (PSD), Title V, and minor source permits
Review advanced emission calculations for permit modeling
Collaborate with permit writers to develop model-driven permitting conditions
Develop and update air quality modeling guidelines for Arizona air quality
permits
Develop and update pre-processed meteorological databases for Arizona air
quality permits
Perform advanced air dispersion modeling supporting Arizona General Permit
Program
Perform complex air dispersion modeling supporting community-based air
quality monitoring and health assessments
Provide technical assistance to the regulated community, staff, and the
public pertaining to permit modeling
Review complex federal agencies' modeling guidelines
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
KNOWLEDGE
Atmospheric science, meteorological theory, and air pollution reduction
techniques
State and Federal environmental rules, statutes, and regulations pertaining
to air quality
Department and state government organizational structures, statutes, and
confidentiality standards
Microsoft Office, G-Suite/Workplace applications, and scientific computer
programming languages (FORTRAN, Python, R)
SKILLS
Advanced mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, and statistical
evaluation
Verbal and written communication, including technical report writing and
documentation
Effective time management, research, and fact-gathering capabilities
Customer service and effective interaction with internal and external
stakeholders
ABILITIES
Balance, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks to consistently meet
deadlines under pressure
Interpret environmental regulations to assess compliance of permit
applications, plans, and reports
Work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment
and initiative
Establish and maintain positive working relationships and collaborate
effectively within division teams
Summarize findings and present technical recommendations to senior staff
clearly and concisely
Selective Preference(s):
Bachelor's in an engineering discipline.
Level 3: Bachelor's in engineering discipline. 5 years' experience, including
2 years' experience running air dispersion models (Master's degree can
substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate can substitute for 4 years of
experience). Engineer in training certification required through the Arizona
Board of Technical Registration or equivalent organization in reciprocal
jurisdiction.
Level 4: Bachelor's in engineering discipline. 8 years' experience, including
5 years' experience running air dispersion models (Master's degree can
substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate can substitute for 4 years of
experience). Professional Engineering certification through the Arizona Board
of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization in a reciprocal
jurisdiction is required.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
If 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.
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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
[https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion]. For a complete list
of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
[https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers]
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 HPO@azdeq.gov.
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.