Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ · 13 hours ago
Operation Certification Coordinator -Environmental Science Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expArizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is dedicated to protecting and enhancing public health and the environment in Arizona. They are seeking an Operation Certification Coordinator to support the Operator Certification Program for drinking water systems, which includes implementing legislation, developing training, and providing oversight for operator testing.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Attend outreach events and representing ADEQ as a subject matter expert on the Operator Certification Program
Coordinate training events in a virtual and in person format
Prepare annual operations reports
Maintain Operator Certification committee meeting; membership, minutes, direction
Communicate with multiple internal and external customers on a variety of technical and nontechnical topics
Audit Operator Companies and contracts to ensure they meet all minimum standards as outlined by rule
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of 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 is advantageous
Knowledge of operational certifications in drinking water system operations, environmental risk, public health, hydrology, geology, or environmental law/policy
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, and accurate communications
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong customer service skills to include communication with external customers
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply environmental rules and statues
Ability to follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks; to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; and to summarize completed tasks and/or monitoring data orally and in written communication
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)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in environmental science/studies/technology, earth sciences, statistics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, environmental management, or chemical/environmental engineering or an equivalent science discipline
ESS2 (grade 21): 2 - 5 years of environmental outreach planning and coordination experience (Master's degree may substitute for 2 years' experience)
ESS3 (grade 22): 5 years or more of environmental outreach planning and coordination experience (Master's degree may substitute for 2 years' experience)
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
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Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ADEQ
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