Deputy Director Environmental Quality

Job Description Summary
Department - Environmental Quality Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1079 - Deputy Director Environmental Quality

Salary Grade: 19

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $107,369 - $147,659 Annually

Pay Range: $107,369 - $161,075 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 05/08/2026.

This classification coordinates and directs diverse activities in the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and provides direct support to the Director by identifying and resolving technical and operational problems associated with Departmental environmental quality activities.

This is an appointed position in the unclassified service, and is exempt from the Merit System Rules.

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 need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Responds to queries from serviced clients, the public, the media, the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors by identifying issues, researching and preparing responses, and coordinating any needed additional response efforts;
• Coordinates Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) participation in specialized projects of other County departments, the County Administrator and the Board of Supervisors;
• Assists the Director and key staff in planning, preparing, reviewing and revising departmental goals, objectives, long- and short-term plans;
• Develops, implements and evaluates technical, operational and administrative processes for providing timely, cost-effective service to Departmental clients;
• Identifies discrepancies and potential conflicts in applicable codes, laws, statutes, and ordinances and recommends changes for Director's consideration;
• Establishes and maintains effective liaison with serviced Departments, other government agencies, professional, business, neighborhood and citizen organizations to assure DEQ is responsive to identified needs of the community, and takes/directs actions of staff to meet those needs;
• Develops or directs development and distribution of Departmental informational materials, news releases and other media/public information materials;
• Represents DEQ on boards, committees and commissions, and at meetings, conferences, public hearings and other public forums to address technical aspects of environmental quality current and proposed projects and like issues;
• Compiles, analyzes and monitors Departmental financial and budget information and develops budget recommendations for Director's consideration;
• Provides or coordinates provision of DEQ technical assistance to prospective businesses/industries considering relocation to Pima County, relative to environmental quality considerations;
• May act as Department Director in the absence of same.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental engineering, civil engineering, public administration, or a related field as determined by the department head AND eight years of experience in the administration, management, development or technical direction of an environmental quality program in a public sector setting INCLUDING three years of supervisory/management experience.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

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.):

• Minimum ten (10) years of experience managing multiple regulatory environmental programs including, but not limited to, air, water and waste. Experience includes researching and applying environmental rules and regulations to ensure department regulatory programs are in compliance with federal, state, and local rules/codes.
• Experience with/knowledge of solid waste management including landfill, transfer station, rural collection site operations, permit compliance, and landfill post-closure and remediation site regulatory requirements.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience managing staff at all levels (entry, technical, management), which includes mentorship, defining expectations, professional development, and personnel discipline.
• Experience collaborating with multiple agencies (federal, state, local), departments, staff, administration (county, state, etc.), and elected officials on behalf of department leadership and organization's objectives.
• Experience developing and administering budgets for multiple programs utilizing diverse funding sources (grants, special revenue, general fund).

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.


Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, kneeling and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio and behind themselves; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish color, have depth perception, have peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the 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.