Environmental Technician 1-3
Environmental Technician 1-3
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DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
We are looking for resultsoriented driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.
At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent sciencebased environmental regulation; and clear equitable engagement and communication; with integrity respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining wellbeing and economic vitality today and for future generations.
We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN 13
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007
Air Quality Division
Salary:
Level 1 $40K$45K
Level 2 $45K$50K
Level 3 $55K$60K
Grade: 17 19 20
Closing Date: Open until filled
As an Environmental Technician this position performs field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution including those that affect health. We will rely on you to set up and collect ambient air samples calibrate and test air monitoring instruments perform data collections checks and use troubleshooting techniques to repair instruments.
This position may be available for remote work within Arizona 3 days per week in the office/hoteling).
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 States 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.
- Works approximately 50 in the field conducting handson instrument maintenance / service verifications calibration and completion of all required service logs field sheets and documentation in accordance with SOPs QAPPs and the EPA QA Handbook.
- Conduct remote air monitoring site visits for assigned sites according to the EPA schedule and ADEQ QAPPs.
- An understanding of the operation of the air monitoring sites including; ambient air monitoring instruments meteorological instruments data acquisition sample setup and retrieval and all other auxiliary equipment.
- Data verification for continuous and manual instruments.
- Review of data using: reports graphs charts or linear databases to identification of outliers malfunctions or anomalies.
- Documentation and completion of: electronic field sheets site logs instrument logs instrument change out sheets chain of custody vehicle logs travel logs and sample shipping.
- Responds to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Performs or leads projects under direction of a unit lead or manager.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in gaseous and particulate instrumentation AutoGC communication equipment quality assurance and control and data entry using relational databases; existing and new environmental monitoring techniques and equipment; methodologies and techniques for collecting environmental data including the design and function of environmental monitoring equipment and State and Federal environmental regulations.
- Ability to setup program and troubleshoot communications equipment; General knowledge of AirVision and ability to build sites create import templates and diagnose any datapolling issues or concerns; General knowledge of and ability to use CRBasic and other communicate programming languages.
- Knowledge and/or experience in environmental technology mechanical engineering or electrical technician.
- A Drivers license Possession of and ability to retain a current valid stateissued drivers license is required
- The ability to operate maintain and calibrate environmental monitoring equipment; collect representative environmental samples according to standard operating procedures; follow guidance documents.
- Associates degree or higher with plus 13 years of experience conducting environmental monitoring.
- A Drivers license Possession of and ability to retain a current valid stateissued drivers license is required
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:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
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 fulltime employees
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
A topranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical dental life shortterm and longterm 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 fulltime or parttime 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
ASRS Lifetime Benefit
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
