Environmental Quality Program Manager Water & Waste Division
Tucson, AZ - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Department - Environmental QualityJob Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5336 - Environmental Quality Program Manager
Salary Grade: 14
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $63544 - $76252 Annually
Pay Range: $63544 - $88961 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 on06/05/2026.
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 prepare technical reporting and 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.
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 departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Manages and supervises field operations for environmental monitoring programs ensuring proper site maintenance staff oversight and adherence to safety protocols;
Interprets and applies federal regulations particularly EPA QA requirements under 40 CFR Parts 50 53 and 58 to align organizational practices with compliance standards;
Implements and maintains quality assurance systems including QAPPs SOPs and Quality Management Plans to ensure the integrity and defensibility of environmental data;
Conducts data validation and assessment performing Level II reviews statistical analysis and certification audits to uphold the accuracy and usability of monitoring data;
Provides QA oversight and guidance reviewing operations issuing quality control directives and coordinating corrective actions to resolve data or procedural deficiencies;
Manages program logistics and resources including procurement equipment tracking permitting workflows and budgeting processes;
Supports staff development overseeing training programs and offering technical assistance to promote consistent understanding and implementation of QA practices;
Coordinates with stakeholders engaging public water systems agencies and community representatives to foster collaboration resolve issues and facilitate access to resources;
Conducts regulatory reviews and field inspections including well siting septic system evaluations water sampling and sewage investigations to protect public health;
Manages administrative and reporting duties from fee invoicing and CCR reviews to system activations exemption determinations and participation in regional workgroups and meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental science biology engineering or another program-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional level experience in coordinating monitoring administering or managing program or specialized work unit activities.
(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
Two years of experience with Pima County as a Program Coordinator or other related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
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.):
Experience with/knowledge of applying and interpreting federal state and county water regulations.
Experience in program development and/or management.
Experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
Experience creating procedures and promoting consistent work processes across a program/organization.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
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 may berequiredas part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license isat time of application.ValidAZdriver license isat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicants suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe 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 candidates driving record.
Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-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 reaching stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate motor vehicle distinguish colors have depth perception 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 practiceson the basis ofrace color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.
Required Experience:
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