Address: WATER QUALITY DIVISION 1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: ESS1 $45K - $50K ESS2 $50K - $65K

Grade: 20/21

Closing Date: Open until filled

We have an immediate opening for an Environmental Science Specialist in our MONITOR & PROTECTION Unit Water Quality Division. As a member of the Monitoring and Protection Unit you will play a key role in encouraging and assisting public water systems throughout the state to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act and associated regulations. This includes implementing new and evolving drinking water related legislation such as lead service line inventories and the control of PFAS-related contaminants. As a Compliance Assistance Coordinator (CAC) within the Safe Drinking Water Section you will serve as a subject matter expert and liaison between the regulated community the public and our agency.

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

Position is 90% remote and 10% field/office.

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.

Serve as an expert on the Safe Drinking Water Act and related regulations providing guidance to ADEQ staff public water system owners operators and other stakeholders.
Assist public water systems certified operators and responsible parties in ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Provide the initial response to drinking water quality issues collaborating with enforcement officers to escalate violations when necessary.
Review water system sampling plans Consumer Confidence Reports and other reporting for completeness and accuracy.
Conduct water quality data analysis to determine validity quality and scientific significance interpreting correlations between data human activities and environmental effects.

Knowledge of the Federal Clean Water Act.
Strong customer service skills with the ability to understand and interpret drinking water rules and statutes and prepare clear concise and accurate communications.
Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
Familiarity with the Safe Drinking Water Act Arizona Administrative Code (specifically drinking water rules) and agency policies and processes including County State and Federal drinking water regulations.
Knowledge of Arizonas drinking water industry techniques for preventing and remediating water quality issues and environmental enforcement processes. Experience or certifications in drinking water system operations environmental risk public health hydrology geology environmental law/policy or project management is advantageous.
Ability or experience in environmental inspections regulatory compliance public health conflict resolution and environmental complaint response is a plus. Familiarity with Lean methodologies to identify problems and improve team processes with the aim of reducing waste and enhancing customer service.

Bachelors degree in environmental science/studies/technology earth sciences statistics mathematics chemistry biology environmental management or chemical/environmental engineering or an equivalent science discipline.
ESS1 (grade 20): 0-2 years environmental experience (Masters degree may substitute for 2 years experience).
ESS2 (grade 21): 2-5years of environmental experience (Masters 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

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.