Permit Regulatory Compliance Officer - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Requirements

• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
• OR:
• Two years of experience with Pima County as a Permit Regulatory Compliance Coordinator, Environmental Planning Manager, OR three years of experience with Pima County as an Environmental Analyst.
• 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.
• Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, or related STEM field.
• Minimum two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Experience within the last 5 years working with code enforcement and compliance, such as permitting, fee assessments, notices of violation, hearings, and negotiated settlements.
• Experience/knowledge of within the last 5 years of industrial discharge management, such as pretreatment programs, FOG management, discharge

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Additional Information

Job Description Summary Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Job Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5290 - Permit Regulatory Compliance Officer Salary Grade: 15 Pay Range Hiring Range: $69,908 - $83,886 Annually Pay Range: $69,908 - $97,864 Annually Range Explanation: Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The first review of applications will be on 05/29/2026. The Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hiring a Permit Regulatory Compliance Officer to lead and supervise the Industrial Wastewater Control team. This team of twelve (12) 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 into our sewers. The team also has an active FOG program, which ensures that fats, oils, and greases are properly managed by restaurants and do not create downstream sewer hazards. Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor. Supervises, trains, and evaluates professional and technical staff to ensure effective performance and regulatory compliance; Oversees the development, submission, maintenance, and archiving of County, state, and federal operating permits, reports, forms, and records; Prepares, negotiates, and secures permits for new construction and facility modifications, including meeting with regulatory agencies to establish permit conditions; Monitors wastewater facilities and associated permits to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permit conditions, submitting required compliance reports; Collects, reviews, coordinates, and validates permit-required data, ensuring monitoring frequencies and parameters meet regulatory standards and resolving noncompliance issues; Drafts response letters, negotiates corrective actions with regulatory agencies, and participates in appeals processes and hearings related to permit violations; Interprets environmental laws, reviews proposed legislation and regulatory changes, and provides recommendations and formal comments to represent departmental interests; Represents the Department and County on committees and in interactions with regulatory agencies regarding permitting and compliance matters; Develops and implements short- and long-range plans, prepares reports and proposals for new projects, and conducts research and special studies; Develops and monitors the division budget, consults with and trains management staff on compliance reporting, and responds to public information requests and complaints.

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