Permit Regulatory Compliance Coordinator - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

12d • $59,384 - $83,116 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hiring for a Permit Regulatory Compliance Coordinator to lead a specialized group within the Industrial Wastewater Control (IWC) Team. IWC staff is responsible for the enforcement of the National Pretreatment Program through the inspection and permitting of industrial activities, with the goal of preventing pollution from entering our sewers.

Requirements

• 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 determined by the department head at the time of recruitment
• One year of experience in preparation of permit applications in support of departmental operations
• One year of supervisory experience (which may be concurrent with general experience)
• 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.
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
• This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with environmental regulations.
• Minimum two (2) years experience writing environmental reports, permits, or preparing environmental permit applications.
• Minimum two (2) years experience conducting inspections of commercial or industrial facilities.
• Minimum two (2) years experience evaluating/analyzing pretreatment systems for compliance with local, state, or federal regulations.
• Minimum two (2) years experience interpreting permits and scheduling sampling events.

Responsibilities

• 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 an 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

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: Mid Level