Environmental Engineering Specialist

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Job Location: FUEL MANAGEMENT

2350 S. 22ND AVENUE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Posting Details: Salary: $63,699 - $73,699 Anticipated Salary: $68,699.90 Grade: 21 Closing Date: 01/20/2026

Performs professional level environmental control work involving data analysis/evaluation necessary to facilitate making recommendations and decisions regarding compliance monitoring, environmental regulation enforcement, and related pollution control activities for Equipment Services Statewide. Ensures the Equipment Services equipment repair shops and fuel facilities adhere to all Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) laws and regulations.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

Evaluates environmental control data; completes inspections/investigations of regulated shop facilities/operations; and, various permit monitoring and updates as needed. Prepares and submits environmental permit applications as needed. Works with various departments regarding internal compliance on environmental quality issues.

Coordinates environmental compliance assessments and provides compliance assistance. Provides training to ADOT Equipment Services (EQS) shops and fuel facilities to include but is not limited to teaching class C fuel operator training. Coordinates regional environmental training. Attends training classes, workshops, and general regional meetings.

Coordinates drinking water, wastewater, storm-water, air, noise and other monitoring activities to assess environmental impacts and regulatory compliance status. Develops and implements environmental compliance and pollution prevention programs including, but not limited to, air, storm water, drinking water, and wastewater.

• Federal and state, OSHA environmental laws, regulations, policies and processes.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental management and process improvement.
• Environmental compliance requirements for a transportation agency.
• Transportation development, construction maintenance and operations functions.
• Various environmental permit process.

• Analytical and interpretive skills to understand environmental and cultural requirements and constraints.
• Planning and organizing skills to direct research, analyze data, and prepare independent reports.
• Oral and written communication skills including public speeches and testimony.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Coordinating the activities of consultants and ADOT staff.
• Computer skills to prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, such as Google Workspace and MS Office.
• Analytic and problem solving.

• Plan, organize, direct research, analyze data and prepare reports.
• Operate a vehicle for field visits around the state.
• Interpret and implement regulations relating to permits and other special studies and documentation.
• Effectively plan, organize and perform complex analytical environmental research involving multi-professional disciplines and processes.
• Evaluate environmental site assessments, field evaluations and other special studies and documentation.
• Become knowledgeable and apply all environmental compliance requirements to ADOT.
• Interact at various organizational levels.
• Pass a physical exam.

BA or BS in science or related environmental field plus four years of work experience appropriate to area of assignment, OR;
Masters Degree plus 2 years of work experience appropriate to the area…