Overview
This position is located at 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007, within the Air Quality Division. The role involves drafting State Implementation Plans (SIPs) as required by the Clean Air Act, including pollutant-specific nonattainment area, infrastructure, and rule-based SIPs, as well as other regulatory reports submitted to the U.S. EPA. The position requires performing moderately complex legal analysis to support rule writing, assisting in planning rule development strategies, drafting rules, synthesizing information into clear rule language, providing guidance on rule language and impact, and conducting outreach related to rule development.
This is a full-time remote position available within Arizona, including virtual office arrangements. All work must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance.
Responsibilities
- Develop defensible SIPs using accurate air quality data, control analysis methodologies, and technical modeling demonstrations.
- Conduct complex policy analyses referencing EPA guidance, state air regulations, and case law.
- Draft and coordinate environmental regulations with relevant state offices and regulatory review councils to finalize and issue state environmental regulations.
- Coordinate and host public meetings, hearings, and presentations for the regulated community and general public.
- Collaborate internally with sections focused on air quality data assessment, monitoring, permits, and compliance to ensure SIPs and state rules are accurate and relevant.
- Work externally with federal and local agencies, including U.S. EPA, local air pollution control agencies, tribes, cities, counties, regulated facilities, and stakeholders to draft data-driven SIPs and state rules aimed at measurable pollution reduction.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act.
- Understanding of environmental sciences, pollution sources, and best practices for pollution prevention.
- Proficiency in environmental policy and regulatory research.
- Ability to interpret and apply environmental rules, statutes, guidance documents, and standard operating procedures.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports and summaries.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in law, environmental/chemical engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, atmospheric chemistry, meteorology, environmental resource management, or related field preferred but not required.
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience. A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience; a doctorate may substitute for four years.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- If driving or vehicle use is essential for the job, a valid driver’s license is required.
- Successful completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) is mandatory for all newly hired state employees.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $65,000 to $70,000 (Level 3, Grade 22).
- Ten paid holidays per year.
- Accrual of sick leave and annual leave starting at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees.
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks per year for newborn or newly placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable insurance plans including medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability.
- Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program.
- Workplace flexibility promoting work/life balance.
- Various learning and career development opportunities.
Remote work is offered as a management option and may be terminated at the agency’s discretion.
Location
This position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with full-time remote work permitted within the state.