Environmental Compliance Inspector Jobs in Arizona

Job Description Summary

Department - Environmental Quality

Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 1179 - Environmental Quality Manager

Salary Grade: 17

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $84,572 - $101,504 Annually

Pay Range: $84,572 - $118,435 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 05/01/2026.

This position oversees and implements strategies to uphold environmental standards, ensuring the preservation and enhancement of natural resources within our community. Your role will plan, organize, manage, monitor, and direct the operations and activities of various Environmental Quality programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable aspects of federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances. Duties include collaborating with various stakeholders, conducting assessments, and developing sustainable initiatives to promote environmental health and compliance.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County 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.

• Manages, develops, and directs the operations of PDEQ programs, including but not limited to Air Quality, Climate, Communication/Outreach, Water, RCRA, Solid Waste;
• Manages employee workloads, direction, and decisions to ensure effective operation of PDEQ programs, including compliance with all applicable regulations;
• Provides direct support to the Department Director by identifying and resolving technical and operational issues associated with programs;
• Reviews environmental rules and statutes;
• Prepares concise and accurate reports to meet the needs of the audience and presents findings;
• Participates in the development and implementation of laws, codes and regulations governing environmental quality issues and concerns;
• Provides input and recommendations on the development and administration of the annual Department budget;
• Develops and fosters strong working relationships with internal (i.e. PDEQ, County Administration) County staff and relevant stakeholders;
• Responds to queries from various groups, by identifying issues, researching and preparing responses, and coordinating any needed additional response efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, physical or natural science, or closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of work experience in environmental quality, air quality, water quality, hazardous materials, solid waste or pre-registration civil engineering AND two years of supervisory experience (Supervisory experience may be concurrent with the aforementioned 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:

• Experience with environmental quality compliance and enforcement programs, including but not limited to air compliance, stormwater, etc.
• Experience with environmental permitting.
• Experience developing and maintaining programs including management of staff, workloads, assignments, and budget.
• Experience applying and interpreting codes, laws or ordinances.
• Experience working with stakeholders on environmental projects.
• Experience responding to and addressing public inquiries, providing information on regulations, policies and procedures and communication with upper management.

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 completion of a satisfactory 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.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending; Motion Activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - behind themselves, in person, on the phone; Vision - must be able to operate motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, have peripheral vision.

Working Conditions: 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.