Address:Water Quality Division 1110 W Washington St Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: Level 2: $50k - $60k Level 3: $65k - $70k

Grade: 21 or 22

Closing Date: Open until filled

The Environmental Science Specialist (Safe Drinking Water Inspector) will be responsible for inspecting Public Water Systems (PWSs) throughout Arizona to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The inspection will require conducting a file review researching permits assessing monitoring history and conducting an onsite visit. The position will require writing compliance documentation based on deficiencies found during an inspection. Furthermore the position will require responding to customer complaints about water quality.

This position is based out of the Phoenix Office. 80% Field and 20% Remote

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

This position is based out of the Phoenix Office. 80% Field and 20% Remote

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.

Conducts inspections at regulated sites file reviews and complaint inspections throughout the state of Arizona with the expectation of travel across the state requiring overnight stays.
Provides compliance assistance in the field and increases compliance at the time of inspection.
Works with permitted facilities to reduce the number of open compliance cases and violations and reduce the time required to return facilities to compliance.
Reduces Safe Drinking Water Act violations and exceedances through inspections outreach and compliance assistance.
Provides innovative solutions to reoccurring compliance and permitting issues.

Knowledge of Gmail Google Meets Google Drive Calendar Docs Sheets Slides etc.
Knowledge of Agency policies and processes interpret State and Federal environmental regulations environmental sciences and research and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Knowledge of LEAN management/ Arizona Management System (results-driven management system focusing on customer service transparency and accountability and continuous improvement)
Skilled experience as a certified operator in water distribution and/or treatment is desirable.
Skilled experience as an inspector of public water systems is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to balance prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
Ability to understand and apply environmental rules and statues; to follow guidance documents standard operating procedures and other technical instructions in performance of tasks.
Ability to prepare clear concise and accurate reports; and to summarize completed tasks and/or monitoring data orally and in written communication.
Strong organizational skills and ability to schedule conduct and manage multiple projects at the same time.
Strong communications skills and ability to work effectively in a team based collaborative environment.

Bachelors degree or higher in Chemistry Environmental Science Biology Microbiology Environmental/Civil Engineering Hydrology Geology other related environmental disciplines.
Level 2: Requires 2 years environmental experience (Masters degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
Level 3: Requires 5 years environmental experience (Masters degree may substitute for 2 years of experience).
Valid Arizona Driver License required.
The position is approximately 80% in the field/office and 20% work from home.
This position requires overnight travel.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business 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

Arizona State Retirement System 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.