Industrial Wastewater Permit & Compliance Coordinator

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a Permit Regulatory Compliance Coordinator in the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department. The role leads a specialized IWC team to enforce the National Pretreatment Program through inspection and permitting of commercial kitchens, ensuring pollution prevention.

Essential duties include preparing permits, coordinating with agencies, monitoring reporting, and guiding data collection and compliance efforts. Strong supervisory experience and relevant education are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, civil or sanitary engineering, management, biological science, chemistry, environmental technology, environmental science or environmental engineering OR closely related field with one year of supervision.
• Two years of experience with Pima County as Permit & Regulatory Compliance Specialist or related roles OR four years as Industrial Wastewater Inspector with supervisory experience.
• Qualifying education and experience must be documented in Education and Work Experience sections of the application.

Responsibilities

• Prepares permit application documents and issues permits for new construction or modifications to facilities.
• Meets with regulatory representatives to ensure compliance with permit conditions.
• Monitors permit reporting requirements to ensure compliance with permit conditions.
• Monitors wastewater facilities for environmental impact and permit compliance.
• Collects, reviews and reports permit data and compliance; resolves noncompliance.
• Drafts response letters and negotiates compliance conditions for permit violations.
• Interprets environmental laws and attends permit violation hearings.
• Coordinates collection, reporting and documentation of compliance data; trains managers and supervisors.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Permit preparation

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Pima County is seeking a Permit Regulatory Compliance Coordinator in the Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department. The role leads a specialized IWC team to enforce the National Pretreatment Program through inspection and permitting of commercial kitchens, ensuring pollution prevention.

Essential duties include preparing permits, coordinating with agencies, monitoring reporting, and guiding data collection and compliance efforts. Strong supervisory experience and relevant education are required.