Permit Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Water Quality - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hiring for a Permit Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join our Water Quality Team. In this position, you will collect groundwater, surface water and wastewater samples, perform field chemical analysis, document findings, and support compliance with local, state, and federal permit requirements. This position is both field and office based and offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on our desert watershed. Problem-solving, teamwork, observational and organizational skills are a plus. Come and join the group that will help ensure our community has clean, safe water for future generations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental science/technology, hydrology, hydro-geology, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, watershed/wildlife management, hazardous material management, ecology, mathematics, public administration, public health or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment. (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
Two years of experience with Pima County as an Industrial Wastewater Inspector or Utility Maintenance Worker II.
Three years of experience with Pima County as a Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Technician.
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.
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.
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.
This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one (1) year experience with sampling of water/wastewater.
Minimum one (1) year experience with field lab work and analysis.
Experience with data tracking and record keeping using Excel, Word, or Outlook.
Minimum one (1) year experience working under environmental regulations and permits such as Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) and APP Aquifer Protection Permit (APP).
Minimum one (1) year experience working with field sampling equipment such as generators, compositors, and pumps.
Problem-solving, teamwork, observational and organizational skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Drafts industrial user wastewater discharge permits for federally mandated pretreatment programs, reviews applicable permit conditions, leads inspections of industrial facilities to determine compliance with County codes governing wastewater management, collects and analyzes wastewater samples according to legislated processes, and compiles specialized reports for submission.
Monitors conditions of industrial wastewater discharge permits by reviewing industrial users’ self-monitoring reports and results of samples testing, and inspecting discharge systems and methodologies.
Maintains records and laboratory certifications for all wastewater discharge activities using the water well record management system, and keeps various logs updated with a range of information including, but not limited to field equipment calibration and maintenance, and chemical inventories.
Identifies pretreatment programs’ noncompliance with applicable codes and legislation, drafts and enforces notices of violation and noncompliance as well as orders pertaining to corrective action and compliance schedules in conjunction with the County attorney’s office, and prepares reports and supporting documents for submission to the County attorney and the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department’s Board of Supervisors.
Schedules and leads wastewater sampling activities which include, but are not limited to verifying that treatment plants are operational, coordinating wet haul sampling with heavy equipment operators, and advising the laboratory of incoming samples for testing.
Receives and reviews new and improvement plans submitted for industrial and food service facilities, advises the authorized representatives of the industrial wastewater control requirements, notifies the development services division of approved plans, and archives the plans in the industrial wastewater control database.
Participates in specific sampling projects, environmental outreach programs, and special investigations into incidents that could have a detrimental effect on the environment.
Compiles regular, ad hoc, and specialized reports for submission to environmental state agencies and departments.