Position Description

Salary Grade: 11
Pay Range:
Hiring Range: $52,251 - $62,701 Annually
Full Range: $52,251 - $73,151 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
This grant-funded position plans, coordinates, and participates in administrative and operational activities associated with pollution prevention, air pollution emissions reductions, and sustainability, specifically for the Cut Down Pollution lawn and garden voucher program, Clean Air Program, and the Climate Pollution Reduction Program. The selected candidate will be responsible for coordinating countywide activities including youth and adult outreach and education, lawn and garden program application and voucher processing, reconciling invoices to process voucher payment, tracking data, monthly grant reporting, stakeholder engagement activities for Climate Pollution Reduction planning efforts, and general administrative duties. In addition, the candidate will administer the Travel Reduction Program for County employees, maintaining intranet pages delivering presentations, conducting surveys, and providing occasional special events promoting clean modes of transportation. Duties and responsibilities can change as community, funder and /or department needs evolve.

Duties/Responsibilities

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the application or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Plans, coordinates and participates in administrative and operational activities associated with pollution prevention including reducing air pollution emissions and sustainability for department specific programs such as the “Cut Down Pollution” lawn and garden voucher program, “Clean Air Program” and “Climate Pollution Reduction Program.”

• Coordinates countywide activities with youth and the adult outreach and education focused on department pollution prevention programs.

• Administers the Travel Reduction Program for County employees including maintaining the intranet pages, delivering presentations, conducting surveys, and providing occasional special events promoting clean modes of transportation.

• Performs public relations activities as a program representative, makes program-related presentations to the public and educational institutions, teachers, students and parents, and prepares media materials and participates in the development of community awareness programs.

• Evaluates effectiveness and success of programs and participates in meetings to resolve problems, address issues, and discuss program goals and objectives.

• Establishes and maintains liaison relationships and coordinates program activities with other departments, public and private agencies, and organizations and groups.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, environmental studies/science, health education, or a related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitent and three years of experience coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering program activities

(See Special Notice section for additional requirements).

(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR

(2) Four years of experience with Pima County in a professional administrative classification.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and “Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

• Minimum one (1) year experience conducting community outreach and education, within the last 5 years.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience meeting deadlines while remaining organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience in Word, Excel, and ability to learn additional programs such as Accela and Advantage.
• Experience delivering excellent verbal and written communication throughout the division/department.
• Experience working collaboratively with a variety of people.
• Experience with/knowledge of environmental quality principles and practices and public health education and enforcement.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions may require certification as a Notary Public by the State of Arizona at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.