Solid Waste Environmental Coordinator

Job ID59871LocationProfessional & SupervisoryFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularABOUT THIS POSITIONThe Public Works Department strives to improve the quality of life in Phoenix through the efficient delivery of outstanding solid waste, fleet, facilities, and energy management services. The Public Works Department is looking for a Solid Waste Environmental Coordinator for the Solid Waste Diversion and Disposal Division (SW3D). The SW3D is responsible for the post-collection processing of over one-million tons of refuse, green organics and recycling. SW3D has one open landfill, five closed landfills, two transfer stations, two material recovery facilities and one compost facility. The position reports to the Solid Waste Administrator and will assist in coordinating environmental technical and regulatory work for SW3D to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental permits and regulations. The incumbent will track deadlines for reporting and permit renewals and oversee SW3D environmental compliance records management. The incumbent will work with SW3D's contractors to prepare permit renewal applications, permit modifications and compliance reporting for each site within the required deadlines.Responsibilities include:Preparing and conducting periodic hazardous waste, air quality and storm water training and education for operations and inspections staffConducting internal compliance audits as neededAttending all regulatory inspections for the SW3D sites and coordinate the timely response to any post-inspection requests from the regulatory agency.IDEAL CANDIDATEWorking knowledge of environmental regulations related to air quality, solid waste management, landfill management, construction and storm water management.Strong skills in written and oral communication, including the ability to lead training sessions and present at public meetings.Experience with Federal, State and local regulations and enforcing compliance.Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.SALARYPay Range: $69,492.80 to $107,806.40 annually.Hiring Range: $69,492.80 to $93,121.60 annually.Pay Range Explanation:Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.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.Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 059. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.BENEFITSA comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,for more details: Pension Information401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributionsChoice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plansMedical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health PlanWellness incentive of up to $720 annuallyDental, vision, and life insurance optionsEmployer paid long-term disabilityFree Bus/light rail passTuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per yearPaid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave daysPaid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month periodFederal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through SaviFor more details, visit: Unit 007 BenefitsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTwo years of professional level experience in the field of ground or surface water, air, or soils managementAND Bachelor's degree in hydrology, environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, hydrogeology, biology, chemistry, hazardous materials management, or a related fieldOther combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substitutedAll finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions,- .The City job description can be found here.Work and Environmental Conditions Requirements:Working more than forty hours in a workweek without additional compensation to perform assigned job duties, including weekends, evenings, early morning hours, and holidays as required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSThe minimum qualifications listed above, plus:HAZWOPER 40-hour training.Experience with:RCRA/NPDES, EPCRA, CERCLA, EPA Method 9, and EPA Clean Air Act as it relates to solid waste post-collections.Contract management experience.Data tracking and records management including the use of SharePoint.Solid waste landfill operations and regulatory requirements.Preparing clear and concise written and analytical reports, presentations, diagrams and exhibits.Federal, State and local regulations and enforcing compliance.Working cooperatively within the Public Works Department to implement and reinforce environmental quality regulations through environmental compliance programs.RECRUITMENT DATESRecruitment closes December 4, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.HOW TO APPLYApply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.WE ARE HERE TO HELPJob interviews may be held by video or audio conference.If you are in need of computer resources,- for free options.Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance.- for more information.Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at or by text at You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form.REFERENCEEnvironmental Quality Spec, JC:51520, ID# 59871, 11/18/25, USM, AJ, Benefits:007Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWorkCity of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. 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