ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SPECIALIST 1-2

Job Summary

We are seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our Air Quality Improvement Planning Section. The role involves serving as an air quality subject matter expert in support of revisions to the State Implementation Plans (SIPs) under the Clean Air Act.

Job Duties

• Analysis of ambient air quality data and emissions data
• Development emission inventories using EPA-approvable methodologies
• Evaluation of the feasibility and effectiveness of control measures
• Air quality modeling to determine the source and nature of emissions in AZ and to evaluate controls measures
• Assisting with drafting and revising air pollution control rules related to the implementation of the Clean Air Act
• Assisting with the coordination and hosting of public meetings, hearings, and presentations regarding rulemakings
• Analysis of complex technical and policy questions related to air quality regulations, emissions, and control measures and presenting the results, supporting information, and recommendations to decision-makers and stakeholders
• Serving as a technical subject matter expert and information resource for both internal and external clients, e.g., the public, consultants, other agencies, the regulated community, and other departmental staff on technical questions related to air quality improvement planning
• Collaboration with other sections within ADEQ’s Air Quality Division, including monitoring and assessment and permits and compliance, to ensure that SIPs will meet all applicable requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• 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 that they undergo in the environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel and/or other statistical and database packages
• Skilled in air quality modeling

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

Benefits

• 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
• Workplace flexibility
• Variety of learning and career development opportunities
• Option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule

Remote Work

Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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.

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric science, meteorology, or a closely related field
• Level 1: 0-2 years of engineering experience
• Level 2: 2 years of engineering experience (Master’s or Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience)

Skills

• Driver’s License Requirements

Pay

Level 1: $60K-$65K
Level 2: $65K-$75K

Schedule

Full-time on a remote basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).