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Environmental Compliance Specialist
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$111k-144k (estimate)
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Maricopa County, AZ is Hiring an Environmental Compliance Specialist Near Phoenix, AZ

Posting Date
06/18/24
Application Deadline
06/28/24
Pay Range
$68,000 - $113,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Environmental Services
About the Position
This position oversees, coordinates, and monitors the remediation, groundwater monitoring, landfill gas monitoring, safety, permitting, and regulatory compliance of closed county landfills. The position works closely with Environmental Services Department leadership and landfill maintenance staff to ensure landfills are maintained and managed properly.
About Us
For more than 60 years, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department has been working with our community to ensure a safe and healthy environment. Maintaining a healthy environment improves the quality of life and seeks to prevent exposure to mosquito-borne diseases and hazardous substances in food, water, and soil. We are using education and innovative methods to protect more than 4 million residents of Maricopa County and its visitors.
Proud to Offer
  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
  • Employee discounts for goods and services
  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
  • Four years of experience in an environmental or regulatory field
  • Completion of a bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, toxicology, chemistry, or a related field
  • An equivalent combination of post-secondary education in environmental science, biology, toxicology, chemistry, or a related field and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
  • Experience with environmental monitoring or sampling
  • Experience in the areas of chemistry, hydrology, or solid waste management
  • Experience in the areas of risk assessment and remediation
Job Contributions
  • Conducts groundwater, landfill gas, and other environmental sampling activities. Manages and coordinates with Department vendors on environmental sampling activities when necessary. Analyzes laboratory data to ensure parameters are within acceptable requirements and to make recommendations to the Director on preventative actions. Manages and maintains records related to landfill compliance and monitoring activities
  • Performs or manages routine field inspections at all former landfill and transfer station facilities to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations. Identifies and prevents violations at landfills and transfer stations. Works collaboratively with Department staff to manage facilities and implement long-term maintenance and operations plans
  • Oversees and coordinates remediation activities at former landfills to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Works with Risk Management and Department leadership to ensure remediation activities, reports, and documents are performed with a high level of accuracy. Provides recommendations and guidance to leadership on a course of action. Assesses risks associated with landfills and provides proposals and recommendations to mitigate them
  • Presents to leadership on remediation and environmental compliance-related activities. Work with internal and external stakeholders on remediation and environmental compliance projects. Coordinate and participate in public outreach and communication strategies when necessary. Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships
  • Create charts, tables, and graphs; use spreadsheets, databases, and report-writing software to develop periodic reports. Present data to leadership with recommendations on a proposed course of action and its impact or risk to the County
  • Participates in and stays current with new environmental rules and requirements that may impact the Department and its facilities. Represents the Department at environmental compliance workgroups and meetings. Briefs and presents leadership on environmental compliance activities and emerging issues
  • Maintains sampling tools, equipment, and instruments used for environmental compliance activities and ensures they are properly calibrated or certified when necessary. Evaluate new technology and present recommendations on its use
  • Creates and maintains standard operating procedures for environmental compliance activities. Ensures the Department obtains required permits for former landfill and transfer station facilities. Develops and maintains maintenance and capital improvement plans for all landfills and transfer stations
  • Participates in annual budget planning and in the procurement process to select vendors, materials, and services when necessary. Assists finance with managing contracts and projects assigned to vendors
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required
Working Conditions
  • Current driver's license
  • Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly
  • Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware:
  • Computer, phone, sampling equipment, data loggers, generator, GEM 5000, and water level meters
Protective Equipment Required:
  • Steel-toed boots
Selection Procedure
  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$111k-144k (estimate)

POST DATE

06/30/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/16/2024

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