Environmental Technician 2 or 3, Air Quality Division

~ The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality’s (ADEQ) mission is to protect and enhance public health, welfare and the environment in Arizona. ADEQ administers a variety of programs to improve the health and welfare of our citizens and ensure the quality of Arizona’s air, land and water resources meet healthful, regulatory standards. ~

ADEQ is committed to leading Arizona and the nation in protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for the people of our state.  Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career; we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.

At ADEQ we believe in leveraging the power of continuous improvement. It’s how we learn, how we work, and how we bring our ideas to fruition. We never stop asking why. That’s how we accomplish our important mission of protecting and enhancing public health and the environment of Arizona.  Our vision is to be the number one state in the nation in balanced, leading-edge environmental protection; technical and operational excellence; and radical simplicity for customers and staff.

ADEQ is considered by many as a model agency in the Governor’s initiative to transform the traditional enterprise of state government. Utilizing private-sector Lean methodologies, ADEQ has honed a management philosophy that aligns with today’s pace of change. Operating at the speed of business, we are now innovative, forward-thinking and more efficient than ever before.  We are striving to evolve further, every day, and to have meaningful and continuous impact that drives more environmental Mission work for the citizens and the future of this great state.

We are looking for committed and engaged employees to help drive our agency towards accomplishing this vision. Do you think you have the combination of passion, technical and creative knowledge, skills and abilities to help drive this agency to our vision? If so, apply today!

Position Overview

This position is a field technician position and requires in state travel. Will perform instrument audits for the air monitoring network and run the smoke motioning network, including scheduling and conducting particulate, gas, and MET instrument audits; scheduling and conducting verifications and calibrations of smoke monitor equipment; assisting with special studies; and maintaining all audit and smoke monitoring network equipment.

Responsible for writing and / or maintaining written documentation of processes as SOPs and Standard Work documents. Assisting with the network coordination and other quality assurance related tasks, including siting sites and instruments, documentation of networks, and QAPP documents.

Responsibilities

Audits (Performance Evaluations):

• Conduct all audits on instruments & other audit related tasks, e.g., yearly audit schedule, maintaining audit equipment, participation in EPA & source audits, & maintaining the gas bottles for the monitoring program to ensure the ambient air monitoring network meets all EPA requirements.
• Independently develops the report audit reports to properly document and communicate ADEQs compliance with federal regulations.
• Train staff on Audit process and procedures when needed.
• Collect scientifically defensible high quality environmental data that meets data quality objectives in accordance with Quality Assurance Plan.

Smoke Monitoring Network:

• Conduct all verifications, calibrations, and maintenance on instruments & other network related tasks, e.g., quarterly schedule, maintaining equipment, & coordinating with forecasters and forest service to ensure the smoke monitoring network meets all requirements and customer needs.
• Independently develops the field sheets and other needed reports to properly document and communicate ADEQs compliance with federal regulations.
• Maintains, service, and operate visibility cameras included in the network.
• Train staff on monitoring process and procedures when needed.

Special Air Monitoring Studies:

• Plan, coordinate, conduct special monitoring studies needed for research regarding air monitoring in the State of Arizona.
• This includes studies needed per the Five-Year Network Assessment, Smoke Monitoring Network needs, and other air monitoring studies needed to support ADEQ air monitoring efforts.
• May also assist with the writing of reports for special monitoring studies.
• Perform basic analysis of environmental data for attainment of standards, trends, equipment performance, pollution source identification, or condition.

Qualifications

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of methodologies and techniques for collecting environmental data including the design and function of environmental monitoring equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of agency policies, state & federal regulations, quality assurance and control, and data entry using relational databases.
• Comprehensive knowledge of existing and new environmental monitoring techniques and equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot environmental monitoring equipment, which may include remote or automated instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to collect representative environmental samples according to standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize computer applications and programs in performance of daily tasks, acquiring field data and/or documenting activities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate field and office tasks in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize completed tasks and/or monitoring results to senior staff through reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree plus 4-7 years of experience conducting environmental monitoring or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field with 1-5 years’ experience.
• Pertinent training such as military or trade schooling may be evaluated for equivalency with college level coursework.

Additional Information

Essential functions of all State ADEQ positions include:

• Regular and predictable attendance, adherence to State of Arizona and other applicable Standards of Conduct, and any Agency specific policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and apply LEAN concepts, principles and tools used to create and deliver the most value from the customer's perspective while consuming the fewest resources, and engaging people in continuous problem solving.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Driver's license - Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).

Compensation

The State of Arizona will provide the following to you:

• Competitive salary.
• A robust and very affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options.
• A top-ranked retirement program with 100% employer matched contribution.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Accrued vacation and sick days.
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.
• Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as: deferred compensation, credit union membership, and a wellness program.
• Rewarding work that impacts the people of Arizona.

To Apply

Please be sure to click here and follow the application instructions provided by our website (Job ID 28455).

~ Arizona State Government is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. ~