ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 2

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an Environmental Science Specialist 2 to support the Ambient Monitoring and Pesticides Program. This role involves data collection, technical support, and project management to enhance water quality in Arizona. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and a passion for environmental protection.

Benefits

10 paid holidays per year

Accrual of sick and annual leave

Paid Parental Leave

Top-ranked retirement program

Robust insurance plan

Work/life balance support

Learning and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.
• Passion for protecting human health and the environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and provide technical support for the Ambient Monitoring and Pesticides Program.
• Draft technical reports and manage spreadsheets.
• Conduct Individual Permitting Work with the Aquifer Protection Program.

Skills

Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations

Field Experience conducting sampling

Ability to travel and conduct work in the field

Ability to prepare clear reports

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, hydrology, geology, environmental engineering/sciences/management, chemistry, law or sustainability

Job description

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 2

Job Location: Water Quality Division
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $55K-$60K
Grade: 21
Closing Date: Open until filled Job Summary:

ADEQ is seeking a passionate water quality professional to aid us in further developing the Ambient Monitoring and Pesticides Program in the State of Arizona. The position will require intermediate knowledge, skills and abilities in the disciplines surrounding water quality sampling, technical writing and assist in project management of permit applications. This position will involve travel in the State of Arizona, as needed and based on Program objectives. The goal of the Program is to establish data sets and summaries relating to the conditions of groundwater quality in the State to further our mission of protecting and enhancing human health and the environment.

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:

The Environmental Scientist 2 will collect data, provide technical support, draft technical reports, work with Senior level staff and manage spreadsheets to benefit outcomes of the Ambient Monitoring and Pesticides Program. The role will also involve Individual Permitting Work with our Aquifer Protection Program as needed in industries such as Mining and Wastewater.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, environmental sciences and research, AZ sources of pollution, best practices for preventing the release of pollutants, environmental research, investigation techniques and statistical analysis, Agency policies and processes,
• Field Experience conducting sampling according to Sampling and Analysis Plans (SAPs), Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and filling out Chains of Custody
• Passion for protecting human health and the environment
• Ability to travel and conduct work in the field, including inclement weather
• Ability to understand and apply environmental Rules and Statues; to follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks; to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; and to summarize completed tasks and/or monitoring data orally and in written communication
  
  

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor’s degree in physical sciences, hydrology, geology, environmental engineering/sciences/management, chemistry, law or sustainability
• Level 2: 2 years + experience
• Master’s Degree may be a substitute for 2 years of experience
  
  

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 Lfietime Benefits

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

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