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Environmental Compliance Specialist

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Environmental Compliance Specialist

Salary

$96,657.60 - $114,795.20 Annually

Location

Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1295

Department

Environmental

Opening Date

12/08/2025

Closing Date

12/15/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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• Benefits

• Questions

Overview & Purpose

About the Pay

Note: The salary range listed ($ 96,657 - $114,795 ) reflects the TARGET HIRING RANGE only and does not represent the full employee pay range for this position.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

Hear what our employees are saying about working for CAP.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• Competitive Salaries

• Arizona State Retirement System - Pension

• 401(k)

• Medical, Dental and Vision

• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability

• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule

• Option for part-time remote work

• Paid training & tuition reimbursement

• 9 paid holidays

• Paid vacation & sick time

• Wellness programs

• Benefits start right away

• Relocation benefits

• Significant training and development opportunities

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer

About the Responsibilities

As an Environmental Compliance Specialist, you'll be a part of the Central Arizona Projects Environmental Compliance Management Program, the role involves coordinating and implementing the program, while maintaining comprehensive documentation to support continual environmental improvement objectives at CAP. This includes demonstrating compliance during an audit or inspection, providing oversight of environmental compliance across the CAP, and ensuring that each of the 15 facilities operated by the CAP complies with all environmental regulations: federal, state, county, and local. Serves as "backup" Emergency Coordinator, as required by hazardous waste regulations, when the supervisor is not present. Some overnight travel required.

Some of the duties include:

1. Conducts quarterly environmental inspections and audits of the various operations and facilities across the CAP network to evaluate the effectiveness of CAP’s environmental compliance and sustainability efforts and third-party operations on CAP property. Monitor and investigate environmental compliance and interpret results of inspection activities to determine compliance with applicable provisions of federal, state, and local regulations.

2. Evaluate and coordinate the storage and handling of all waste (hazardous, special universal, and non-hazardous waste) at various locations. Review all waste profiles and documentation to ensure the safety of employees and compliance with all permits and regulations. Reviews samples for completeness and safety for disposal, hazardous waste management, and disposal activities, following all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations. Provide technical guidance and support to Environmental hazardous waste technicians and Pumping Plant Maintenance Workers involved in handling, storing, transporting, and disposing of hazardous materials. Coordinate with external agencies, such as regulatory authorities and waste disposal facilities, to ensure proper waste management practices are followed.

3. Responsible for interpreting new permit requirements and plans, developing programs and standards, and coordinating with Environmental Program Specialists and other internal departments to ensure compliance with the permit. Assists in preparing permit applications, compliance reports, and emergency response planning procedures for review by the Environmental Supervisor.

4. Collects air, soil, water, and waste samples using EPA-approved analysis and sampeling methods to meet various environmental assessments and permitting requirements for AZPDES, APP, wells, potable water, and surface water. Maintains field logs and records of inspection and sampling activities.

About the Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related degree, including successful completion of college-level coursework in chemistry, physics, geology, biology, water resources, and/or engineering.

• Must be competent in operating current computer and other electronic technology and products.

• Five (5) years' experience in a variety of environmental compliance programs, as well as management of wastes.

• Proficiency in environmental water, soil, and waste sampling techniques, along with experience using pH meters, colorimeters, and composite samplers.

• This is a safety sensitive position and will require functional pre-employment testing.

• Respirator annual physical examination will be required prior to hiring, and certification to wear a respirator is a requirement of this position.

Required Certifications or Licenses:

Certifications Required Prior to Hire

• 40-Hr. HazWOpER (29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)) certification.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.

Certifications Required Within One Month of Hire

• Must obtain our CAP forklift operator’s CAP certification.

Certifications Required Within Six Months of Hire

• DOT / Hazardous Materials Transportation (49CFR) Certification Course.

Certifications Required Within One Year of Hire

• 40-Hour Swift Water oil spill response HAZWOPER certification.

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If you are experienced and highly skilled in the responsibilities of this job (mentioned above), have a team-focused positive approach to work, and are looking for a rewarding career with a stable organization in the Phoenix area, then we encourage you to apply online today! Your water, your future.

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01

I have reviewed the target hiring range for this position. I understand that this target range does not reflect the full employee pay range for this job. I understand that in addition to pay, CAP provides employees with a generous benefits package including pension, 401(k), excellent health insurance with $0 employee-only premium, dental, vision, life, disability, 4-10 work schedule with Fridays off, paid training, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, wellness programs, and more.

• Yes

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Less than High School Diploma or Less than a GED

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• PhD or JD

03

Please select all areas in which you have successfully completed college-level coursework.

• chemistry

• physics

• geology

• biology

• water resources

• engineering

• None of the above

04

How many years of experience do you have in environmental compliance programs, and management of wastes.

• None

• Less than 1

• 1 - 2

• 3 - 4

• 5 - 6

• 7+

05

Are you proficient in environmental water, soil, and waste sampling techniques, along with experience using pH meters, colorimeters, and composite samplers.

• Yes

• No

06

Are you aware that a respirator physical examination will be required prior to hiring and will occur annually as well as certification to wear a respirator?

• Yes

• No

07

Are you aware you must obtain a CAP forklift operator's certification within one month of hire?

• Yes

• No

08

Are you aware that a DOT / Hazardous Materials Transportation (49CFR) Certification Course must be obtained within six months of hire?

• Yes

• No

09

Are you aware that a 40-Hour Swift Water oil spill response HAZWOPER certification must be obtained within one year of hire?

• Yes

• No

10

Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?

• Yes

• No

11

Are you aware that this position requires some overnight travel (2 - 3 times per month)?

• Yes

• No

12

Do you have the following certification: 40-Hr. HazWOpER (29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3)).

• Yes

• No

Required Question

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Central Arizona Project

Address

23636 N. 7th Street

Phoenix, Arizona, 85024

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