Emergency resources coordinator

Full job description

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.


At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality, today and for future generations.


We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission

EMERGENCY RESOURCES COORDINATOR

Job Location:

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Waste Programs Division

Posting Details:

Salary: $70K-$75K

Grade: 22

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

This position functions as the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) response support. ERU is on call 24-hour a day, seven days a week to ensure that all environmental emergencies are promptly addressed. The unit works to minimize injuries, deaths, property damage and threats to the environment from chemical spills, fires, explosions and other pollutant releases.

This position is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to Environmental Emergencies.

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.

Job Duties:

• Coordinates efforts and resources within the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) to respond and investigate hazardous materials/pollutant events or actual or potential threats.
• Coordinates efforts with ERU members, responsible parties, State contractors, as well as local/county/federal officials to implement remedial actions.
• Provides Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Program Support by: assisting with oversight and development of the plans and activities of the Arizona State Emergency Response Commission (AZSERC) and 15 Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs); supporting community, industry, government, and academia in planning, release and incident reporting; conducting and participating in workshops; providing oversight and management of databases related to environmental reporting including EPCRA applicable notification and reporting related to spills, facility emergency contact information, and Annual Tier II Reporting.
• Develops budgets for the ERU team needs and assists in managing the ADEQ Emergency Response Fund (ERF) Grant to ensure that the grants are awarded as per program objectives and design.
• Ensures the ERU equipment is maintained and calibrated and operational to ensure deployment capable equipment for response calls.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and planning tools for hazardous materials pollution control, as applied to the monitoring and regulations of emergency response and recovery activities.
• Knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and equipment used when responding to hazardous materials spills and emergency response activities.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response operations, strategy, and the selection, operation, and assessment of monitoring, evaluation, protective, and sampling equipment.
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes and agency regulations, policies, and procedures governing hazardous materials storage
• Skills in operating, maintaining, and repairing a variety of safety, monitoring, and testing equipment.
• Skills in using standardized sampling and monitoring techniques.
• Ability to respond to all assigned hazardous materials emergencies
• Ability to analyze and evaluate a wide variety of technical data to include test results, reports, and plans.
• Ability to write technical reports, design corrective actions for the mitigation, control, and abatement of hazardous materials incidents.

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor's Degree in fire, emergency, and/or disaster management; alternatively, Bachelor's in Environmental Science or a related field with coursework in chemistry, biology, toxicology, or related. Military experience in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) or Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN)/ Technical Escort trained personnel.
• Hazardous Materials Technician Level Certification
• Driver's license - Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license is required

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).

Benefits:

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:

• 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. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement:

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Contact Us:

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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.