What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Compliance Regulatory Lead position at Town of Gilbert?
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the Environmental Compliance Regulatory Lead position. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.
The Environmental Compliance Regulatory Lead reports to the Environmental Compliance Regulatory Coordinator. The primary functions of this position include:
- Conducting field inspections of municipal facilities, construction sites, and industrial operations to ensure compliance with MS4 permit requirements, hazardous waste regulations, and air quality standards
- Leading stormwater infrastructure inspections, including documentation, reporting, and follow-up enforcement actions
- Operating internal hazardous materials functions — including waste classification, lab packing, manifest preparation, and coordination with licensed disposal vendors — in compliance with HAZWOPER, RCRA, and local regulations
- Developing and delivering public education and outreach programs focused on pollution prevention, household hazardous waste, and stormwater awareness
- Serving as a technical mentor and field lead for junior staff, while supporting regulatory agency coordination, emergency response to environmental incidents, and continuous improvement of compliance plans
- For a full list of duties, please review the job description.
This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will.
Recruitment Timeline (This recruitment timeline is an estimate and may change):
- Posting Closes: June 21st, 2026
- First Review of Applications: Week of June 22
- Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of June 29
At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
High school diploma or GED Minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental compliance and/or environmental permitting At least 1 year of experience and/or training in waste classification, segregation, lab packing, household hazardous waste facility operations, or chemical facility warehouse work Must possess or have the ability to obtain MS4 Compliance & Code Enforcement Certified Inspector certification within 6 months of hire OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification required within first year of hire RCRA Certification required Hazardous Material Transportation Certification (HM181) required Valid Arizona Class D Driver's License required
This position has been designated as a Very Heavy work position that spends a majority of their workday in an outdoor and field environment involving hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and wet conditions. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.
The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.
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Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $66,830 - $100,256