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City of Phoenix · 3 days ago
Environmental Quality Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$63K/yr - $98K/yr
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Assist in coordinating environmental technical and regulatory work for various City departments.
Conduct environmental facility assessments for compliance with RCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and similar regulations.
Help develop and promote city policies in areas such as stormwater, pollution prevention, and green stormwater infrastructure.
Review Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
Assist with citywide regulatory environmental training and tracking new rules/policies on stormwater, hazardous materials, and pollution prevention.
Provide backup coverage for hazardous dumping incidents and assist with a wide range of environmental programs and challenges.
Qualification
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Required
Two years of professional level experience in the field of ground or surface water, air, or soils management.
Bachelor's degree in hydrology, environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, hydrogeology, biology, chemistry, hazardous materials management, or a related field.
Working more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
Preferred
Experience with ASTM E1527 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs); experience with Phase II ESAs and remediation projects preferred.
Experience in the application of scientific principles and environmental regulations to complex environmental questions.
Experience managing and coordinating activities related to environmental audits at operating facilities and construction sites, including follow-up to ensure implementation of applicable corrective actions.
Experience conducting environmental assessments and compliance audits of operating facilities and construction sites.
Experience with Phase II ESAs and remediation projects.
Experience with analyzing and enforcing compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations such as RCRA, Clean Water Act, State Protected Surface Waters, and Clean Air Act.
Experience with ArcGIS.
Experience with other environmental regulations such as wildlife laws or Clean Water Act Section 404.
More than 2 years experience in the field with practices to comply with Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, particularly in the fields of stormwater and hazardous materials.
Three years of professional level experience in environmental compliance.
At least one year experience in the field with practices to comply with Federal, State and local environmental regulations, particularly in the fields of stormwater, RCRA, and hazardous materials.
CESSWI and/or CPESC certification is desirable.
Hold stormwater inspection certification(s) and have current RCRA and/or OSHA HAZWOPER training.
CESSWI and/or CPESC certification is desirable.
Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick days, and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks)
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
Company
City of Phoenix
Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.
10,001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ajay Joshi
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Marc Bonilla
Phoenix Village Planning Committee
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