Permit Regulatory Compliance Officer - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

Job Description Summary
Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation Job Description

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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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major in natural resource management, civil or sanitary engineering, management, biological science, chemistry, environmental technology, environmental science or environmental engineering, or a related field as determined by the department had at the time of recruitment AND four years of experience in environmental permit administration INCLUDING one year of supervisory experience (which may be concurrent with general experience).

(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 calculations, and pollution prevention outreach.
• Experience conducting site-specific inspections, such as investigations of point source monitoring and surveillance.

Selection Procedure:

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates: 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.


Special Notice Items: 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. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen, which may include respirator fit test.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Constantly operates equipment to evaluate wiring and mechanical systems. Constantly positions self to use and inspect equipment and machinery. Constantly observes details at close range. Frequently required to exchange accurate information.
Frequently moves about the facility to inspect. Frequently moves tools and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds around the facility. Other physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone and on a radio; Vision - operate motor vehicle, operate machinery, distinguish colors, depth perception and peripheral vision

Working Conditions: Occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock while inspecting systems. Occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions. Occasionally required to work in high, dangerous places. Other working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.