Deputy Director Environmental Quality

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This classification coordinates and directs diverse activities in the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and provides direct support to the Director by identifying and resolving technical and operational problems associated with Departmental environmental quality activities. This is an appointed position in the unclassified service, and is exempt from the Merit System Rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, public administration, or a related field as determined by the department head AND eight years of experience in the administration, management, development or technical direction of an environmental quality program in a public sector setting INCLUDING three years of supervisory/management 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing multiple regulatory environmental programs including, but not limited to, air, water and waste.
• Experience includes researching and applying environmental rules and regulations to ensure department regulatory programs are in compliance with federal, state, and local rules/codes.
• Experience with/knowledge of solid waste management including landfill, transfer station, rural collection site operations, permit compliance, and landfill post-closure and remediation site regulatory requirements.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing staff at all levels (entry, technical, management), which includes mentorship, defining expectations, professional development, and personnel discipline.
• Experience collaborating with multiple agencies (federal, state, local), departments, staff, administration (county, state, etc.), and elected officials on behalf of department leadership and organization’s objectives.
• Experience developing and administering budgets for multiple programs utilizing diverse funding sources (grants, special revenue, general fund).

Responsibilities

• Responds to queries from serviced clients, the public, the media, the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors by identifying issues, researching and preparing responses, and coordinating any needed additional response efforts.
• Coordinates Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) participation in specialized projects of other County departments, the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors.
• Assists the Director and key staff in planning, preparing, reviewing and revising departmental goals, objectives, long- and short-term plans.
• Develops, implements and evaluates technical, operational and administrative processes for providing timely, cost-effective service to Departmental clients.
• Identifies discrepancies and potential conflicts in applicable codes, laws, statutes, and ordinances and recommends changes for Director's consideration.
• Establishes and maintains effective liaison with serviced Departments, other government agencies, professional, business, neighborhood and citizen organizations to assure DEQ is responsive to identified needs of the community, and takes/directs actions of staff to meet those needs.
• Develops or directs development and distribution of Departmental informational materials, news releases and other media/public information materials.
• Represents DEQ on boards, committees and commissions, and at meetings, conferences, public hearings and other public forums to address technical aspects of environmental quality current and proposed projects and like issues.
• Compiles, analyzes and monitors Departmental financial and budget information and develops budget recommendations for Director's consideration.
• Provides or coordinates provision of DEQ technical assistance to prospective businesses/industries considering relocation to Pima County, relative to environmental quality considerations.
• May act as Department Director in the absence of same.

Benefits

• competitive salaries
• generous health insurance coverage
• retirement plans
• flexible work schedules
• generous family leave policy
• wellness programs
• opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees