ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 2 / 3 PERMIT WRITER

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST 2 / 3 PERMIT WRITER

Department of Environmental Quality

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)

Job Location :

Water Quality Division, 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary :

Level 2 : $50k - $60k; Level 3 : $65k - $70k; Grade 22; Open until filled

Job Summary

Immediate opening for an Environmental Science Specialist in the Surface Water Protection Unit, Water Quality Division. Review permit applications and develop permits for the Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (AZPDES) program. Conduct research, draft pollutant limits, and recommend actions based on permit application reviews and facility details.

Remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona.

Job Duties

Review and evaluate moderately complex water reclamation permit applications, reports, facility designs, plans, and cost estimates.

Perform complex environmental calculations based on provided methodologies.

Provide technical guidance to municipal facilities and responsible parties.

Assist in preparing environmental guidance documents.

Lead projects under direction of a unit lead or manager.

Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Review technical documents for permits and adherence to Surface Water rules and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Federal Clean Water Act and Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) regulations knowledge.

Wastewater treatment plant operation, mining operations, industrial operations, environmental engineering, compliance and enforcement strategies.

Understanding and application of environmental rules and statutes.

Follow guidance documents and standard operating procedures.

Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and oral communication.

Strong organizational skills and ability to schedule multiple projects.

Strong communication skills.

Work independently and in a team-based collaborative environment.

Selective Preference

Bachelor of Science degree in environmental, chemical, hydrogeology, hydrology, geology, biology, earth science or equivalent science discipline.

Level 2 (Grade 21) : 2-5 years environmental experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years’ experience).

Level 3 (Grade 22) : 5 or more years of environmental experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years’ experience).

Professional in Training Certification or equivalent required through the Institute of Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP) or equivalent.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Required : Driver’s License if job requires driving; Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) completion.

Benefits

10 paid holidays per year.

Accrual of sick and annual leave at 12 and 13 days per year for full-time employees.

Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly-placed foster / adopted child (pilot program).

Lifetime pension benefits.

Medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.

Workplace flexibility and promotion of work / life balance.

Learning and career development opportunities.

Retirement

ASRS Lifetime Benefits.

Contact

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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