Environmental Quality Manager

Job Description Summary

Department:
Environmental Quality

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5179 - Environmental Quality Manager

Salary Grade: 17

Hiring Range: $83,408 - $100,089 Annually

Pay Range: $83,408 - $116,771 Annually

• 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 (PDEQ, County Administration) and relevant stakeholders.
• Responds to queries from various groups, by identifying issues, researching and preparing responses, and coordinating any needed additional response efforts.

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.

• Experience with/knowledge of air quality programs, in particular air permitting and compliance.
• 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.

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.

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. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

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…