Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ · 7 hours ago
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER SPECIALIST 2-3
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expThe Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is seeking an Environmental Engineer Specialist in the Groundwater Mining and Industrial Permits Unit. The role involves conducting reviews of Aquifer Protection Program permit applications, providing technical guidance, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
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Responsibilities
Review and evaluate moderately complex permit applications, reports, facility designs, plans of moderate complexity and cost estimates for mining and industrial facilities
Participate in site visits, data evaluation, inspections, and investigations regarding environmental topics
Perform complex environmental calculations based on provided methodologies
Provide rigorous technical guidance to mining and industrial facilities, responsible parties and individuals to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations
Assist in preparing environmental guidance documents
Performs or leads projects under direction of senior staff or a manager
Respond to customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner
Provide compliance assistance to responsible parties while conversing with a variety of subject matter experts including contractors, senior engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, and others
Accelerate resolution of engineering issues through collaboration and assistance
Provide innovative solutions to reoccurring compliance issues
Utilize Lean concepts to drive ongoing continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of mining operations and/or various industrial processes
Knowledge of Agency policies and processes; interpret and understand environmental regulations, investigation techniques and statistical analysis
Knowledge of Project Management Principles
Strong communication skills (written, oral, and interpersonal) and ability to work effectively in a team-based collaborative environment
Attention to detail, quality assurance and control, and adherence to standard work
Microsoft and Google Suite skills and strong ability to use technology
Professional communication, research, customer service/outreach, advanced problem-solving, and facilitation
Ability to follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks
Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; summarize completed tasks or evaluations orally and in written communication
Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks and complete assignments by applicable deadlines; ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
Level 2: Requires 2 years' experience (Master's or Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience)
Level 3: Requires 5 years' experience (Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience. Doctorate may substitute for four years of experience)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, Mining, or Chemical Engineering
Experience with tailings dams or leach pads is preferred
Engineer in training or Professional Engineer certification preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ
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