Environmental Compliance Lead - Stormwater/Hazardous Waste

Town of Gilbert; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Gilbert seeks an Environmental Compliance Superintendent to lead and enhance Gilbert's stormwater operations and household hazardous waste programs. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and broad regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance and safe operations.

The ideal candidate will oversee teams, coordinate inspections, and communicate findings to regulators and the public, while driving program improvements and budgeting alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in environmental compliance, stormwater operations, hazardous waste management, wastewater operations, or similar environmental programs
• 5+ years of supervisory experience
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Ability to obtain relevant ADEQ Wastewater collections grade IV certifications (e.g., Stormwater Management, Hazardous Waste Operations)
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the teams that run Gilbert’s Stormwater Operations & Maintenance and Household Hazardous Waste programs
• Make sure stormwater activities and hazardous waste operations meet federal, state, and local requirements
• Coordinate environmental inspections, audits, permit renewals, investigations, and communication with regulatory agencies
• Analyze environmental data and prepare regulatory reports, while helping manage program budgets and set short- and long-term goals
• Recommend and put in place policy and procedure improvements, and serve as a liaison to internal departments, outside organizations, and the public
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stormwater operations

Hazardous waste mgmt

Wastewater operations

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Environmental Science

Public Administration

Engineering

Job description

Town of Gilbert seeks an Environmental Compliance Superintendent to lead and enhance Gilbert's stormwater operations and household hazardous waste programs. This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and broad regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance and safe operations.

The ideal candidate will oversee teams, coordinate inspections, and communicate findings to regulators and the public, while driving program improvements and budgeting alignment.