Environmental Enforcement Supervisor

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About the Position

We're seeking a dynamic, people-focused leader to serve as our Environmental Enforcement Supervisor. In 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. You'll support a collaborative, solutions-oriented team while keeping processes efficient and compliant.

If you're a motivated professional who excels at organizing work, guiding teams, and ensuring thorough, fair enforcement, we'd 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

• Bachelor's 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 Driver's 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 staff's 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 department's 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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