Environmental Services Senior Technician

City of Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Holidays

Job summary

The City of Chandler is seeking an Environmental Services Senior Technician to support air, water, stormwater and waste compliance across City operations. The role involves sampling, monitoring and assisting with program development, under supervision of the Environmental Management Division.

This regular full-time position schedules Monday–Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with probation. Candidates will join a team committed to compliance and public service within the City of Chandler.

Qualifications

• 3 years of environmental/compliance experience; public contact and enforcement functions.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification within 6 months of hire or promotion.
• Asbestos Inspector and Asbestos Manager Planner certs within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental compliance for City operations, including sampling and monitoring.
• Assist during emergency response and contribute to program development.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

HAZWOPER Certification (40-hour)

Asbestos Inspector Certification

Asbestos Manager Planner Certification

Driver's License

Job description

The City of Chandler Management Services Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as anEnvironmental Services Senior Technician. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm. A flexible scheduled may be discussed upon successful completion of probation.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment
• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership

Who we are

The Environmental Management Division provides environmental (air, water, stormwater and waste) compliance guidance and oversight to City operations and facilities. This includes management of the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit, review environmental due diligence for property acquisitions, maintain central environmental compliance files, and manage clean-up activities when environmental spills occur on City property and report to the proper regulatory agency.

Who we are looking for

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking someone to perform a variety of skilled technical duties in support of environmental compliance for City operations, including assistance during emergency response, sampling, monitoring and assisting with program development.

Minimum qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED supplemented by 1 year of college or technical training; and
• 3 years of experience in environmental and/or compliance related programs including public contact and enforcement functions; and
• A valid Driver's License with a acceptable driving record; and
• 40-hour HAZWOPER Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; and
• Asbestos Inspector and Asbestos Manager Planner Certification within 6 months of hire or promotion; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Desired qualifications

• Stormwater permit implementation in an MS4 environment, including monitoring, evaluating, and inspecting best management practices.
• Experience in air quality and hazardous materials/wastes.
• Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Training.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.