Environmental Compliance Superintendent

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

WE ARE SEEKING

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Environmental Compliance Superintendent. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Environmental Compliance Superintendent reports to the Environmental Compliance Manager. The primary functions of this position include:

• Lead, coach, and develop the teams that run Gilbert’s Stormwater Operations & Maintenance and Household Hazardous Waste programs, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and keeping staff trained and safe
• Make sure stormwater activities and hazardous waste operations meet federal, state, and local requirements, including MS4 permit standards and hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal rules
• 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.

This is an exempt position, ineligible for overtime compensation.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: November 22, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: December 4, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: January 4, 2027

ABOUT YOU

You are a seasoned leader who believes clean water and safe waste practices are part of protecting the community you serve. You are as comfortable guiding a team through a field inspection as you are interpreting complex regulations and presenting findings to regulators or the public. You thrive on turning compliance requirements into practical, efficient programs, and you bring the judgment, communication skills, and steady follow-through to keep two high-stakes programs running safely and in good standing.

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Engineering, or a closely 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

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

This position has been designated as a Light work position that spends a majority of their workday in an office environment with field exposure to chemicals, hazardous wastes, extreme temperatures, and travel. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.

The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.