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Location

Phoenix, AZ | United States

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DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.


At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality, today and for future generations.


We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST - LEGAL SPECIALIST 2

Job Location:

Air Quality Improvement Planning Section
Air Quality Division
Address: 1110 W. Washington St
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $60K-65K

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until filled (First review of resumes: 03/12/2024)

Job Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to be a legal specialist in the Air Quality Improvement Planning Section at ADEQ. This position will develop State Implementation Plans (SIPs) under the Clean Air Act, including drafting pollutant-specific nonattainment area plans to reduce ambient air pollution in Arizona. This position will also perform moderately complex legal analysis to assist with the management of the rule writing process including providing legal guidance on rule language and impacts; assisting with planning the rule development strategy, and synthesizing information into effective and concise rule language. Additionally, this position will conduct research and data analysis to identify, measure, and reduce sources of ambient air pollution that affect public health and the environment.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

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 State’s 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.

Job Duties:

• Review and draft environmental regulations, regulatory reports and State Implementation Plans
• Draft and coordinate the promulgation of environmental regulations
• Make recommendations concerning legal issues
• Analyze the impacts of new statutes and regulations
• Conduct complex policy analysis for developing State Implementation Plans (SIPs) including researching case law, air quality regulations, policies, and guidance; analyzing air quality data; and determining what data is scientifically credible and defensible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations while generating the SIPs
• Correspond professionally and expeditiously with internal staff, stakeholders, and the public on environmental issues
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Juris Doctor Degree (required)
• A Bachelor’s degree in law, environmental/chemical engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, atmospheric chemistry, meteorology, or environmental resource management is preferred

Selective Preference(s):

• Prior experience working with State and Federal environmental regulations is preferred
• Prior experience conducting legal research and writing
• Knowledge of State and Federal environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act
• Familiarity with environmental sciences and research, sources of air pollution, best practices for preventing the release of pollutants, statistical analysis, and investigative techniques

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

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.

Retirement:

ASRS Lifetime Benefits!

Contact Us:

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting [email protected].
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.

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