Environmental Engineer Specialist 2 - Permit Writer
Environmental Engineer Specialist 2 - Permit Writer
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DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
We are looking for results-oriented 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 science-based 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 well-being 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 Engineer Specialist 2
PERMIT WRITER
SOLID WASTE UNIT
Address: WASTE PROGRAMS DIVISION
1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $65K-$75K
Grade: 25
Closing Date: Open until filled
We have an immediate opening for an Environmental Engineer Specialist 2 (Solid Waste Unit) in our Waste Programs Division. In this role you will research plan or perform engineering duties in the prevention control and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include landfill permitting waste treatment site remediation pollution control technology the investigation of complex environmental problems and interacting with customers from a technical perspective.
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 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.
- Performs or leads projects under direction of a unit lead or manager.
- Reviews technical documents for permits and adherence to solid waste rules and regulations.
- Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
- Provides compliance assistance to responsible parties while conversing with a variety of subject matter experts including contractors senior engineers geologists hydrogeologists and others.
- Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations environmental engineering and technology principles and practices chemical composition structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo in the environment agency policies and processes.
- Ability to understand and interpret solid waste rules statutes and permits; to prepare clear concise and accurate reports and compliance documentation.
- Ability to understand and interpret environmental rules and statute balance prioritize and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines; synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly; develop and write technical documentation; and to summarize completed tasks and recommendations to senior staff through reports.
- Enthusiasm for identifying analyzing and solving problems.
- Requires professional communication research customer service/outreach project management advanced problem-solving and facilitation.
- Strong Microsoft and Google office skills and technology use attention to detail quality assurance and adherence to standard work are among other skills needed in the team.
- Bachelors degree in Environmental/Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or Hydrogeology
- Minimum 2-5 years environmental experience (Masters or Doctorate degree may substitute for 2 years experience)
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 (E-Verify).
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
ASRS Lifetime Benefits
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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
