Environmental Enforcement Supervisor

Posting Date

11 / 25 / 25

Application Deadline

12 / 02 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range : $80000 - $86625 annually

Full Pay Range : $80000 - $106500 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidates 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

Were seeking a dynamic people-focused leader to serve as our Environmental Enforcement this role you will oversee a team of six enforcement specialists and help protect environmental quality and public health in Maricopa County.

This position requires strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail to ensure accurate application of environmental codes consistent enforcement practices and well-maintained documentation. Youll support a collaborative solutions-oriented team while keeping processes efficient and compliant.

If youre a motivated professional who excels at organizing work guiding teams and ensuring thorough fair enforcement wed love to hear from you.

About Us

For more than 60 years the 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 with hybrid work schedule options

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation sick time and parental leave

Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Bachelors degree in environmental health microbiology entomology chemistry food science or related field with 30 semester hours of natural physical or applied science coursework (as specified on the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) website)

Four years of increasingly responsible professional experience in environmental program management environmental planning environmental compliance or a directly related field

Other Requirements

Must have or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Drivers license upon hire

Registered Sanitarian in good standing with the Arizona Department of Health Services upon hire

We Also Value

Previous supervisory experience

Experience in mediation and dispute / conflict resolution

Experience in court processes and procedures including legal documentation writing reports and preparing correspondence

Experience with interpreting and enforcing the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code Arizona Administrative Code Arizona Revised Statutes or any other relevant criminal justice experience.

Job Contributions

Supervises a team of Environmental Enforcement Specialists providing support with field activities and processing enforcement actions. Manages daily operations of staff which includes complaint investigations related to alleged public health nuisances and other special issues. Ensures that appropriate resources including staffing and equipment levels are sufficient for program operations.

Reviews staffs enforcement actions including civil and criminal cases for violations of the Environmental Health Code. Analyzes inspection documentation before determining and / or implementing enforcement case prosecution pursuant to county state and / or federal regulations in conjunction with business owners the public and varied government agencies. Assures compliance with all relevant environmental regulations. Provides expert knowledge on inspection operational and enforcement methods.

Ensures enforcement program performance measures are being met by developing necessary reports. Manages and submits all mandated reports to management and applicable external agencies per delegation agreements.

Establishes sound performance management practices with staff including regular check-ins coaching mentoring and progressive discipline.

Manages complex and high-profile projects assignments and research.

Coordinates and facilitates meetings with the Deputy County Attorney compliance staff and the regulated community. Prepares referral documents for review and approval by the Deputy County Attorney. Assists the Deputy County Attorney in the preparation of cases arising from the departments jurisdiction. Provides testimony in legal / court proceedings. Attends meetings with Deputy County Attorney compliance staff and the regulated community. Advises and educates the public and industry about environmental issues regulations safety policy and compliance. Prepares Department staff for testimony in administrative hearings and court actions.

Meets with other Department programs and other County programs to review open enforcement cases to work towards gaining compliance. Works with program staff to monitor open legal action requests create consistency and provide assistance as required.

Communicates interprets and keeps current on changes in environmental regulations and legislation. Serves as a representative to federal state regional and local municipalities and groups to coordinate environmental activities.

Meets with industry / community representatives to discuss problems and develop solutions to issues of mutual concern. Advises and educates department management and the public on environmental issues regulations safety policies and compliance matters.

Working Conditions

Work will occur in an office and field environment

While performing the duties & responsibilities of the job the employee may be exposed to loud noise noxious odors unsanitary conditions chemicals electricity moving mechanical parts varying weather conditions and other related conditions and situations

Position is subject to atmospheric conditions : Fumes odors dust mists gases or poor ventilation

Exerting 20-25 lbs. occasionally 10-25 lbs. frequently or up to 10 lbs. constantly

Protective equipment required : steel-toe shoes for field work

Hybrid schedule after the training period based on business needs

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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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 80000 - 106500