Environmental Quality Manager - Environmental Compliance

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

14h

About The Position

This position oversees and implements strategies to uphold environmental standards, ensuring the preservation and enhancement of natural resources within our community. Your role will plan, organize, manage, monitor, and direct the operations and activities of various Environmental Quality programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable aspects of federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances. Duties include collaborating with various stakeholders, conducting assessments, and developing sustainable initiatives to promote environmental health and compliance. This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical or natural science, or closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of work experience in environmental quality, air quality, water quality, hazardous materials, solid waste or pre-registration civil engineering AND two years of supervisory experience (Supervisory experience may be concurrent with the aforementioned experience.)
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with environmental quality compliance and enforcement programs, including but not limited to air compliance, stormwater, etc.
• Experience with environmental permitting.
• Experience developing and maintaining programs including management of staff, workloads, assignments, and budget.
• Experience applying and interpreting codes, laws or ordinances.
• Experience working with stakeholders on environmental projects.
• Experience responding to and addressing public inquiries, providing information on regulations, policies and procedures and communication with upper management.

Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, and directs the operations of PDEQ programs, including but not limited to Air Quality, Climate, Communication/Outreach, Water, RCRA, Solid Waste
• Manages employee workloads, direction, and decisions to ensure effective operation of PDEQ programs, including compliance with all applicable regulations
• Provides direct support to the Department Director by identifying and resolving technical and operational issues associated with programs
• Reviews environmental rules and statutes
• Prepares concise and accurate reports to meet the needs of the audience and presents findings
• Participates in the development and implementation of laws, codes and regulations governing environmental quality issues and concerns
• Provides input and recommendations on the development and administration of the annual Department budget
• Develops and fosters strong working relationships with internal (i.e. PDEQ, County Administration) County staff and relevant stakeholders
• Responds to queries from various groups, by identifying issues, researching and preparing responses, and coordinating any needed additional response efforts.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.

What This Job Offers

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