ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST GROUNDWATER INSPECTOR

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) seeks individuals committed to protecting and enhancing public health and the environment in Arizona. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections, managing complaints, and working proactively to resolve compliance issues.

Job Duties

• Field Operations & Inspection
• Conducting Site Inspections
• Managing Complaints & Reviews
• Traveling Across the State
• Compliance & Enforcement
• Providing Compliance Assistance
• Caseload Management
• Environmental Protection
• Problem Solving & Improvement
• Strategic Solutions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Technical Systems
• Regulations and Policies
• Scientific Principles
• Pollution Prevention

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, Water Resources, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or 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

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver’s License Requirements
• E-Verify Participation Required

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays per Year
• Sick and Annual Leave Accrual
• Paid Parental Leave
• Top-Ranked Retirement Program
• Affordable Insurance Plan
• Workplace Flexibility
• Learning and Career Development Opportunities

Retirement

• ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Contact Information

For more information on the Paid Parental Leave program, contact us at HPO@azdeq.gov. For equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation inquiries, contact us at HPO@azdeq.gov.