Environmental Science Specialist 1/2 ~ Compliance Assistant Coordinator

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• Review water system sampling plans, Consumer Confidence Reports, and other reporting for completeness and accuracy.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of the Federal Clean Water Act.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to understand and interpret drinking water rules and statutes, and prepare clear, concise, and accurate communications.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Knowledge of Arizona’s drinking water industry, techniques for preventing and remediating water quality issues, and environmental enforcement processes. Experience or certifications in drinking water system operations, environmental risk, public health, hydrology, geology, environmental law/policy, or project management is advantageous.
• Ability or experience in environmental inspections, regulatory compliance, public health, conflict resolution, and environmental complaint response is a plus. Familiarity with Lean methodologies to identify problems and improve team processes, with the aim of reducing waste and enhancing customer service.

Selective Preference(s):

• 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.
• ESS1 (grade 20): 0-2 years environmental experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years’ experience).
• ESS2 (grade 21): 2-5years of environmental experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years’ experience).

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