Environmental Compliance Supervisor

Qualifications

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Pay Grade: 114

Hourly Range: $36.92 - $54.42

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 40 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Public Works / Environmental

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety sensitive positions are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Periodic stand-by and after hour work required.

Job Number:

RC# 902470

DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position supervises staff responsible for managing the Fats, Oils and Grease inspection program, Tempe Grease Cooperative and other environmental support programs. These programs ensures compliance with Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, Maricopa County and City Code requirements through required inspections and reporting.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Assign staff schedules, monitor workflows and quality of work, evaluate performance, coordinate training and manage hiring, performance improvement and disciplinary matters.
• Leads inspections and investigations related to environmental concerns, including wastewater and stormwater discharges, or other potential violations.
• Document compliance efforts, analyze findings, and create reports and presentations for City officials and the public.
• Research, develop, update and review of standard operating procedures, workflows and job hazard analysis.
• Recommend and assist in the development and implementation of organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop and implement processes to increase the efficiency of the industrial billing program, food service establishment inspections, Tempe Grease Cooperative, plan review and underground inspection activities, public record request responses and bio-intel logistics.
• Investigate requests and inquiries from customers, ensure timely and appropriate responses, communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a contact for regulatory agencies, provide information, reports, and supporting enforcement actions.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience in environmental compliance, administering a pretreatment program, or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Equivalent to an associate or vocational/technical school degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or related field.

The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal one-year increments for college-level education (2 additional years for an associate degree and 4 additional years for a bachelor's degree).

Professional Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Valid drivers license
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade I Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade I Water Distribution System Operator Certification
• Backflow Specialist Certification from a State of Arizona agency, obtain within one year.
• OSHA - 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification or HAZWOPER Refresher Certification, obtain within one (1) year.
• Maricopa County, Air Quality Department - Dust Control Compliance Certification, obtain within one (1) year.

Additional:

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
• Post offer/pre-employment physical

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time

Employees in this position are represented by the Tempe Supervisors Association (TSA)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.