Water Quality Permit Specialist: Field & Lab Impact

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking a Permit Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join its Water Quality Team. The role involves collecting groundwater, surface water, and wastewater samples, performing field chemical analysis, and supporting compliance with local, state, and federal permit requirements.

The position blends field and office work, with emphasis on drafting permits, leading inspections, maintaining records, and preparing reports for agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Relevant experience and/or education may substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Drafts industrial user wastewater discharge permits and reviews permit conditions.
• Leads inspections of industrial facilities for compliance with wastewater management codes.
• Collects and analyzes wastewater samples and prepares specialized reports.
• Maintains records and laboratory certifications for wastewater activities.
• Identifies noncompliance and drafts notices of violation and corrective actions.
• Schedules and leads wastewater sampling and coordinates with laboratories.
• Reviews plans for industrial and food service facilities and archives them in the database.
• Participates in sampling projects and environmental outreach.
• Compiles reports for submission to state agencies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/technology, hydrology, hydro-geology, engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, watershed/wildlife management, hazardous material management, ecology, mathematics, public administration, public health or a closely related field as defined by the department head

Job description

Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking a Permit Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join its Water Quality Team. The role involves collecting groundwater, surface water, and wastewater samples, performing field chemical analysis, and supporting compliance with local, state, and federal permit requirements.

The position blends field and office work, with emphasis on drafting permits, leading inspections, maintaining records, and preparing reports for agencies.