Position Description

Salary Grade: 12
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $54,863 - $65,836 Annually
Full Range: $54,863 - $76,809 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
Join a dynamic team of environmental professionals monitoring the water quality of surface waters, wells, and water reclamation facilities throughout eastern Pima County. As a water quality coordinator for the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department, you will have the opportunity to be active in outdoor settings while contributing to our critical mission of protecting public health and the environment. The position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth as it involves working with several environmental protection regulations and programs. In this position, you will interact closely with industry professionals handling facility operations, data management, and laboratory analyses. Work schedules are predictable and supportive of good work/life balance.
Post job offer physical required.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Prepares permit application documents and issues permits for new construction or modifications to facilities;
Meets with other regulatory representatives from various agencies and departments to ensure compliance with permit conditions;
Monitors permit reporting requirements to ensure compliance with permit conditions;
Monitors wastewater and/or any facilities which have environmental impact, for compliance with permits;
Collects, reviews and monitors permit required data and compiles compliance reports and works to resolve permit noncompliance;
Drafts response letters and negotiates compliance conditions for permit violations;
Ensures appropriate monitoring frequencies are met and parameters are in accordance with permit conditions;
Reviews and comments on regulatory issues, proposals and policy implementation;
Reviews proposed new or changed rules, regulations or related materials for impact on division operations and makes recommendations to management;
Interprets environmental laws and statutes;
Attends and participates in permit violation hearings;
Represents department and county in various committees;
Coordinates the collection, reporting and documentation of compliance data;
Consults with and trains County managers and supervisors in data collection and compliance reporting;
Conducts research, data-gathering and reporting of special projects;
Plans, reviews and prepares reports and proposals for new projects;
Responds to public requests for information and resolves complaints;
Supervises, trains and evaluates professional and technical employees.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:

• materials, equipment and operations of wastewater treatment plants, facilities, environmental control and related systems;
• federal, state, and local environmental requirements for wastewater and achieving regulatory compliance;
• federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and mandates for the treatment and disposal of wastewater and its byproducts, certification/licensing of facilities which impact the environment and associated reporting requirements for federal, state and local agencies;
• federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations related to wastewater laboratory analysis; occupational hazards associated with the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, facilities and related systems/operations;
• principles, practices and techniques of wastewater chemical and/or environmental analysis, water and/or air pollution control and groundwater contamination;
• lab analysis methods and new developments involving monitoring;
• principles and practices of office and personnel administration, to include employee supervision, evaluation and training.

• compiling and submitting federal, state and local mandated reports and related information;
• coordinating the collection, documentation, filing and archiving of Wastewater Treatment Plant and/or environmental operations, maintenance and related activity reports and data;
• interpretation of regulations, permit conditions and sampling techniques;
• preparation of technical reports and evaluations;
• assessing the impact of new/changed rules, regulations and mandates on unit operations and recommending/implementing changes to assure compliance with same;
• coordinating work-unit activities with other departmental, County, state and federal agencies;
• supervision, evaluation and training of support staff;
• conducting and reporting research of special projects to management;
• communicating effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in natural resource management, civil or sanitary engineering, management, biological science, chemistry, environmental technology, environmental science or environmental engineering, or a closely related field as defined by the Appointing Authority and two years of experience in preparation of permit applications in support of departmental operations plus one year of supervisory experience (which may be concurrent with general experience).
OR:
(2) Two years of experience with Pima County as a Permit and Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Civil Engineering Assistant, Industrial Wastewater Quality Supervisor, Environmental Enforcement Supervisor, Environmental Analyst or Environmental Specialist plus one year of supervisory experience (which may be concurrent with general experience).
OR:
(3) Four years of experience with Pima County as an Industrial Wastewater Inspector or Environmental Enforcement Officer-Senior plus one year of supervisory experience (which may be concurrent with general experience).
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.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Minimum two (2) years of experience working with Arizona Pollution Discharge Elimination System and Aquifer Protection Permit programs.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience conducting environmental sampling of water and wastewater.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience operating, maintaining, calibrating, and installing sampling instruments.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience interpreting permits and scheduling sampling events.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience maintaining well sites, doing mechanical repairs on wells, and operating pumps and portable generators.

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.

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.