Job Description Summary
Department - Environmental Quality
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5336 - Environmental Quality Program Manager
Salary Grade: 14
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $63,544 - $76,252 Annually
Pay Range: $63,544 - $88,961 Annually
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
The first review of applications will be on 05/29/2026.
This position oversees the air quality monitoring program to ensure compliance with environmental standards and the protection of public health and natural resources within the community. The role plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates air monitoring operations, including ambient air monitoring networks, data collection, quality assurance, technical reporting, and regulatory compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, laws, and ordinances. Duties include supervising technical staff, managing program budgets and resources, coordinating with regulatory agencies and community stakeholders, conducting technical assessments, and developing initiatives that support effective air quality management and environmental stewardship.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Manages and supervises field operations for environmental monitoring programs, ensuring proper site maintenance, staff oversight, and adherence to safety protocols;
Interprets and applies federal regulations, particularly EPA QA requirements under 40 CFR Parts 50, 53, and 58, to align organizational practices with compliance standards;
Implements and maintains quality assurance systems, including QAPPs, SOPs, and Quality Management Plans, to ensure the integrity and defensibility of environmental data;
Conducts data validation and assessment, performing Level II reviews, statistical analysis, and certification audits to uphold the accuracy and usability of monitoring data;
Provides QA oversight and guidance, reviewing operations, issuing quality control directives, and coordinating corrective actions to resolve data or procedural deficiencies;
Manages program logistics and resources, including procurement, equipment tracking, permitting workflows, and budgeting processes;
Supports staff development, overseeing training programs and offering technical assistance to promote consistent understanding and implementation of QA practices;
Coordinates with stakeholders, engaging public water systems, agencies, and community representatives to foster collaboration, resolve issues, and facilitate access to resources;
Conducts regulatory reviews and field inspections, including well siting, septic system evaluations, water sampling, and sewage investigations to protect public health;
Manages administrative and reporting duties, from fee invoicing and CCR reviews to system activations, exemption determinations, and participation in regional workgroups and meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in environmental science, biology, engineering or another program-related field, as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four years of professional level experience in coordinating, monitoring, administering or managing program or specialized work unit activities.
(Relevant professional level experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
Two years of experience with Pima County as a Program Coordinator or other related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Experience with environmental quality compliance and enforcement programs, including but not limited to air permitting, air monitoring, air compliance, stormwater, etc.
Experience with regulated environmental programs and the interpretation and implementation of applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Experience working with stakeholders, regulatory agencies, industry representatives, and community members on environmental projects.
Experience communicating technical information to non-technical audiences, including responding to public inquiries, drafting policies, and providing briefings to executive/upper management.
Experience with/knowledge of public-sector fiscal management, including budget development, expenditure monitoring, procurement procedures, and contract administration.
Experience supervising technical and professional staff, with a focus on workload prioritization, performance management, and the coordination of technical assignments.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.Additionalassessments/testing may beas part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license isat time of application. Valid AZ driver license isat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicant’s suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, reaching, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, peripheral visio
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practiceson the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
