Job Description

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 AND one year of experience in preparation of permit applications in support of departmental operations 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 and Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Civil Engineering Assistant, Industrial Wastewater Quality Supervisor, Environmental Enforcement Supervisor, Environmental Analyst, or Environmental Specialist OR four years of experience with Pima County as an Industrial Wastewater Inspector or Environmental Enforcement Officer-Senior, INCLUDING one year of supervisory experience (which may be concurrent with general experience).

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 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.

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. 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.

Physical/Sensory Requirements Regular sitting, standing, driving, walking, stooping, crouching, and kneeling. Regular work with a computer and keyboard, and clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less. Other physical and sensory requirements will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, behind themselves; Speaking Activity in person and on phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions Works in an office setting with frequent exposure to outdoor conditions and industrial settings, including but not limited to laundries, metal finishers, septage haulers, hospitals, food service establishments, and more. Regular, daily attendance is an essential function. Responding to requests from other departments and facilities is essential. 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.