ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 1-3

Azdeq; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arizona seeks an Environmental Science Specialist (Compliance Assistant Coordinator) to ensure adherence to drinking water regulations. The position involves collaboration with water systems, analysis of water quality data, and public outreach to promote compliance and safety. This role is integral to protecting community health by securing clean drinking water. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Flexible work schedule

Retirement benefits with lifetime pension

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of drinking water rules and statutes.
• Experience in environmental inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.
• Review water system sampling plans and reports for accuracy.
• Conduct outreach events and provide training for water operators.

Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 1-3 Compliance Assistant Coordinator

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 1-3 Compliance Assistant Coordinator

Job Location: Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Water Quality Division Posting Details: Salary: Level 1 $45K-$50K Level 2 $50K-$60K Level 3 $65K-$70K
Grade: 20, 21, 22
Closing Date: Open until filled Job Summary:

We are committed to ensuring the safety of our communities by providing clean and safe drinking water. As a Compliance Assistance Coordinator (CAC) within the Safe Drinking Water Section, you will serve as a subject matter expert and liaison between the regulated community, the public, and our agency.

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: As a member of the Monitoring and Protection Unit, you will play a key role in encouraging and assisting public water systems throughout the state to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act and associated regulations. This includes implementing new and evolving drinking water related legislation, such as lead service line inventories and the control of PFAS-related contaminants.

• Serve as an expert on the Safe Drinking Water Act and related regulations, providing guidance to ADEQ staff, public water system owners, operators, and other stakeholders.
• Assist public water systems, certified operators, and responsible parties in ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
• Provide the initial response to drinking water quality issues, collaborating with enforcement officers to escalate violations when necessary.
• Review water system sampling plans, Consumer Confidence Reports, and other reporting for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct water quality data analysis to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance, interpreting correlations between data, human activities, and environmental effects.
• Present at public water system outreach events statewide, both in person and virtually, and provide hands-on training to operators and owners.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to understand and interpret drinking water rules and statutes, and prepare clear, concise, and accurate communications.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with the Safe Drinking Water Act, Arizona Administrative Code (specifically drinking water rules), and agency policies and processes, including County, State, and Federal drinking water regulations.
• Knowledge of Arizona’s drinking water industry, techniques for preventing and remediating water quality issues, and environmental enforcement processes.
• Experience or certifications in drinking water system operations, environmental risk, public health, hydrology, geology, environmental law/policy, or project management is advantageous.
• Ability or experience in environmental inspections, regulatory compliance, public health, conflict resolution, and environmental complaint response is a plus.
• Familiarity with Lean methodologies to identify problems and improve team processes, with the aim of reducing waste and enhancing customer service.
  
  

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/studies/technology, earth sciences, statistics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, environmental management, or chemical/environmental engineering.
• Level: 1 - 0-2 years’ experience
• Level: 2 - 2-5 years’ experience
• Level: 3 - 5+ years’ of experience (Master’s degree can substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate can substitute for 4 years of experience).
• Level 3 - ADEQ requires applicants to either hold a professional certification or obtain one within six months of employment. Desired certifications include: Geologist In Training (GIT), Environmental Professional in Training (EPI), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Board Certified Environmental Scientist (BCES), Water and Wastewater Facilities Certified Operator Grade 3 or 4, Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian Credential (REHS/RS), Registered Environmental Manager (REM), Environmental Risk Certification (ERC), CEP-In Training or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP).
  
  

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:

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

Retirement :

ASRS Lifetime Benefit

Contact Us:

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science and Engineering

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