DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: 

Level 2: $65K-$75K 

Level 3: $80K-$85K

Grade: 25, 26

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

As an Environmental Engineer in our Groundwater Protection and Reuse Unit, you will conduct technical reviews, and provide technical and operational assistance as needed to both advanced water purification (AWP) facilities and wastewater treatment plants (WWTP). You will also be responsible for contributing knowledge to the AWP Operator Certification Program and the AWP policies. Additional requirements include the review of complex engineering and design plans to support permitting requirements, including the design of onsite WWTP/AWP systems. Knowledge and understanding of advanced treatment technologies for Drinking Water Treatment and understanding of Safe Drinking Water Act is required. Technical expertise in waste water treatment and Drinking Water Treatment engineering, design and operation will be critical for the selected candidate in addition to customer service and mentorship of internal staff.

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.

• Conduct site visits and problem solve compliance issues at WWTP/AWP facilities
• Provide Technical Assistance to Operators
• Review of Best Available Demonstrated Control Technologies (BADCT) to ensure that designs are protective of Groundwater and Reuse applications
• Provide guidance to staff and customers on problems identified in technical reviews
• Perform environmental calculations based on provided methodologies and engineering disciplines
• Assist in preparing environmental guidance documents and mentorship of staff
• Prepare and create technical writing documents, including engineering memos and permits
• Serve in a consultant capacity to advise and guide the development of programs through strong research skills, presentation abilities, and team collaboration
• Proficient ability to interpret the Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) and relevant Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) relating to the Aquifer Protection Program

• An ability to perform at a high level independently and on teams with little guidance and supervision
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of civil or environmental engineering; State and Federal environmental regulations; Agency policies and processes and state and federal regulations regarding administration of Agency decisions
• Strong customer service skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines; to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; to understand and interpret environmental rules and statutes to determine whether permit applications or plans and reports meet the requirements or request legal interpretation for standard issues; to follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with a range of teams, including adaptability and receptiveness to feedback from various types of stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Engineering with a focus in one or more of the following; Environmental, Civil, or Chemical Engineering, or other relevant field.

• Level 2: 2 years of engineering experience, Master’s or Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience.

• Level 3: 5 or more years of engineering experience, Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience Doctorate may substitute for four years of experience.

• If a candidate is considered as a level 3, an ‘Engineer in-Training’ or ‘Fundamentals in Engineering’ certification is required through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or equivalent organization in reciprocal jurisdiction.

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).

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 pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

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.