Environmental Science/Specialist 3

Arizona State Government; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Paid parental leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Deferred compensation plans

Supplemental life insurance

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Transportation seeks an Environmental Specialist 3 to support the Noise Program within Environmental Planning. You will perform noise modeling, field measurements, NEPA analyses, and prepare environmental documents, while coordinating with internal teams and external consultants.

Remote work within Arizona may be available based on performance and needs. Travel may be required; position emphasizes regulatory compliance, data analysis, and stakeholder communication using

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, Planning, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Minimum two (2) years of professional experience in environmental compliance, implementation, and field related technical documentation.
• Knowledge of NEPA and federal/state regulations related to traffic noise.
• Experience with noise modeling and field data collection.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate noise and NEPA activities for ADOT Noise Program.
• Conduct noise modeling with FHWA TNM, CadnaA, ArcGIS; perform field noise measurements.
• Prepare environmental documents and review consultantwork; support Public Relations with technical data.
• Develop SOPs, guidance documents, and contribute to state/federal regulatory discussions.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Field acoustics operation

Driving state vehicles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

FHWA TNM

CadnaA

ArcGIS

CAD

GIS tools

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Environmental Specialist 3

Job Location:

4810 - ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
205 S. 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $67,566.616 to $73,000.00
Anticipated salary:$73,000.00

Grade: 22

Closing Date: September 7, 2026

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to support the operations of the ADOT Noise Program within the Environmental Planning as a Noise Specialist, ensuring department compliance with federal and state regulations concerning traffic noise and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Daily operations leverage CAD, GIS, and spreadsheet tools to oversee and conduct noise modeling, analyze data, and field sound measurements for project, biology and Diamond Grind Pilot Program. This position requires driving a state vehicle and participating in both in-state and out-of-state travel, including overnight lodging

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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:

This position manages, assists, and coordinates all noise and related NEPA activities for ADOT. The Noise Specialist conducts NEPA and noise analysis reviews, prepares environmental documents oversees consultant-led reporting. Additionally, responsible for finalizing environmental clearance documents, managing the project mitigation measures inventory, and securing regulatory clearances.
Serves as an agency-wide subject matter expert, providing technical assistance to other ADOT departments when required. This includes conducting advanced noise modeling using FHWA TNM, CadnaA, and ArcGIS, as well as executing field noise measurements in strict accordance with applicable regulatory standards and industry best practices. Supports agency communication efforts by providing the technical data and necessary information for the Public Relations team to respond to citizen noise concerns. When appropriate, this includes conducting responsive field noise measurements to address community complaints in alignment with core ADOT values.
Develop requests for proposals, scopes of work, and contract documents for noise computer modeling and analysis. Review and approve all consultant-prepared noise models and documents submitted to ADOT. Provide information for PEDS, scope and budgets. Continuously engage in improving processes, drafting standard operating procedures and other relevant guidance documents, as needed. Provide important input for regulations, policies, guidelines, and procedures at the state and federal level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods for the analysis and evaluation of technical environmental data in various formats to verify the completeness and accuracy of reports.
• Federal and state regulations concerning traffic noise, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance standards.
• Acoustic principles, field noise measurement techniques, and industry-standard modeling software such as FHWA TNM, CadnaA, CAD, and GIS tools.
• Data organization principles required to build and maintain excellent spreadsheets

SKILL IN:

• Analyzing and evaluating diverse technical datasets to determine the overall accuracy, validity, and regulatory compliance of environmental documents.
• Communicating complex environmental data professionally and expeditiously to internal stakeholders, agency partners, and managers.
• Interacting collaboratively with other professional staff, agency managers, governmental officials, and external consultants while reflecting core ADOT values.
• Gathering, compiling, and translating technical noise data into clear information for the Communications department to assist Public Relations in responding to citizen concerns.
• Operating field acoustics equipment, driving state vehicles safely, and executing technical modeling program.

ABILITY TO:

• Develop clear environmental guidance documents and provide technical support for program outreach initiatives.
• Operate state vehicles safely and execute field data collection along active roadways while maintaining strict safety standards.
• Review and evaluate legally sufficient noise reports, technical analyses, and executive summaries.
• Simultaneously manage multiple environmental projects of considerable complexity with minimal supervision.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with ADOT personnel and provide clear information to assist with engaged, knowledgeable, or concerned members of the public.
• Travel occasionally across project locations, rarely including accommodating overnight lodging require

Selective Preference(s):

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Acoustics, Physics, Planning, Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, or a closely related environmental resource management field.
A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in environmental compliance, implementation, and field related technical documentation.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Valid Driver's License -This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

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

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.