[Hiring] Environmental Science Specialist 2-4 @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

We have an immediate opening for an Environmental Science Specialist (ESS, Air Quality Meteorologist) in our Air Quality Division.

• Forecasting and delivering air quality reports
• Conducting timely screening, analysis, and demonstration of Exceptional Events
• Supporting communication for media requests
• Reviewing and processing prescribed burn requests for approval and providing wildfire forecast support
• Providing general weather and air quality data analysis and support throughout the Agency

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science/chemistry, climatology, geographical science, environmental science or statistics

Requirements

• Environmental Science Specialist 2 (G21): 2 or more years of forecasting experience and a basic understanding of Air Quality
• Environmental Science Specialist 3 (G22): 5 or more years of forecasting experience and an advanced understanding of Air Quality. Master’s degree in a related meteorological or environmental field may substitute for two years of experience. Doctorate in a related meteorological or environmental field may substitute for 4 years of experience
• Environmental Science Specialist 4 (Associate, G24): 8 or more years of forecasting experience and a comprehensive knowledge of Air Quality. Master’s degree in a related meteorological or environmental field may substitute for two years of experience. Doctorate in a related meteorological or environmental field may substitute for 4 years of 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

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.

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).

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.