Air Compliance Inspector - Environmental Quality

Location: Northern

## Air Compliance Inspector - Environmental Quality Apply locations:
Tucson, AZtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR104024#
** Job Description Summary
** Department - Environmental Quality#
** Job Description
**** OPEN UNTIL FILLED
**** Job Type: Classified
**** Job Classification: 5533 - Environmental Specialist
**** Salary Grade: 11
**** Pay Range
**** Hiring Range: $56,555 - $67,870 Annually
**** Pay Range: $56,555 - $79,164 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 07/31/2026.
*** The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is seeking two Air Compliance Inspectors to join our team of environmental professionals. One of the Air Compliance Inspectors is a grant-funded position with funding renewed each federal fiscal year (October - September).This role performs professional work to ensure compliance with Pima County air quality regulations. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections of permitted and non-permitted air pollution sources, responding to complaints related to air quality concerns, and carrying out enforcement actions when necessary.

The position supports environmental quality by monitoring emissions, evaluating operational practices, and educating the public and regulated community regarding air pollution standards. This work directly contributes to protecting regional air resources and promoting the sustainability and livability of Pima County.
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* 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.
* Provides information to department staff, the public and regulated industry, concerning environmental quality and health issues;
* Performs inspections, research, and analysis, and reviews to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations and statutes and completes reports;
* Prepares, reviews and approves plans and applications for applicable permits;
* Oversees, monitors and coordinates assigned environmental, safety or health programs, e.g., pollution prevention and sustainability, to ensure compliance with environmental quality, health and safety regulations and criteria;
* Plans, organizes and implements environmental and health programs, e.g., pollution prevention and sustainability, for department, area of assignment*,
* regulated industries and the general public;
* Coordinates environmental quality and health and hazardous materials identification and remediation programs with other public, county, state and federal programs and agencies;
* Advises and consults with management, public officials, professional, civic, industry and other groups, organizations and individuals regarding environmental quality and health activities;
* Develops, analyzes, interprets and implements County ordinances and/or policies, state and federal laws regulating environmental quality and health;
* Establishes and maintains liaison relationships and coordinates specific activities with management, other departments, public and private agencies, organizations, groups, and public officials regarding environmental quality and health activities;
* Maintains, monitors, and coordinates creation and maintenance of appropriate records and data and ensures they are up to date and in compliance with regulations and policies;
* Responds to citizen complaints/inquiries or conducts enforcement activities regarding environmental quality and health.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

**** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in…