Engineer Associate

Company: Maricopa County
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: February 22, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Date02/21/25Application Deadline03/07/25Pay RangeHiring Range: $63,750 - $83,875 annually
Full Pay Range: $63,750 - $104,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Job TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentAir QualityAbout the PositionAre you seeking an opportunity to use your technical skills to solve challenging, complex, and varied engineering problems? Are you looking to expand your horizons and gain insight into many different types of industries, all while protecting your community from the harmful effects of air pollution?Join our team of world-class engineers at our Air Quality Department!As an Air Quality Engineer Associate, you will apply local and federal regulations under authority delegated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) to evaluate and process permit applications for a broad spectrum of sources that emit or generate air pollutants. Your work will contribute directly to the department's mission to improve the air of Maricopa County so that customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment.About UsLocated in one of the fastest-growing and largest counties in the nation, the Maricopa CountyAirQualityDepartment continues to develop innovative programs and engage the community so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment.Airqualityhas improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the department remains committed to increasing compliance withairqualitypermits and regulations and strengthening the community's knowledge ofairqualityissues. From continually monitoring theairwe breathe to permitting and inspecting sources ofairpollution, developing award-winning school education and pollution reduction programs, and increasing outreach efforts, the department strives for excellence in all we do to meet our goals.Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at We Require
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field
  • A combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
  • Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hireWe Also Value
    • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) through the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
    • Experience in the following air quality permitting areas: Non-Title V, PSD, and Major New Source Review, NSPS, NESHAP, and BACT requirements
    • Effective project management skills, including the ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demandsJob Contributions
      • Perform technical review of permit applications, engineering drawings, datasheets, and technical plans for diverse stationary air pollution sources
      • Negotiate and prepare permit conditions (including operational limitations and monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping, and testing requirements) and technical documentation in accordance with federal and local air quality rules and regulations
      • Conduct, research, and perform engineering analysis and evaluate technical information to determine if facilities meet applicable rules and regulations and acceptable engineering standards and specifications
      • Interpret and apply federal and local rules and regulations pertaining to air quality and provide technical expertise to other departmental employees during rule development, departmental policy and procedure development, inspection activities, and enforcement actions
      • Establish successful working relationships with and provide clear and accurate technical guidance to the regulated community, consultants, attorneys, other regulatory agencies, and the public regarding air quality regulations through effective communication using phone calls, meetings, hearings, and written correspondence
      • Collaborate with regulatory agencies such as USEPA, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and other Arizona counties for regulation interpretation and to provide input on regional issuesWorking Conditions
        • Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly ir requires walking or standing to a significant degree
        • The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditionsMachines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware
          • County laptop, cell phone; County vehicle on occasionProtective Equipment Required
            • Safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, hard hat, high-visibility vest, and safety glovesSelection Procedure
              • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
              • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
              • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
              • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now!

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