Environmental Specialist/Environmental Technician

Town of Marana

Marana is the 3rd fastest growing community in Arizona and the 2nd largest municipality in Pima County. The organization has been recognized as one of the ten most successful cities in Arizona. Marana lies approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

Position Description

The Town of Marana is seeking an Environmental Specialist or Environmental Technician to work in the Development Services Department. This is a full-time position and an exciting opportunity for someone interested in stormwater compliance, environmental permitting and plan review.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package: http://www.maranaaz.gov/benefits

Environmental Specialist Salary:

• Expected Hiring Range: $24.31 - $29.78
• Salary Range: $24.31 - $35.25

Environmental Technician Salary:

• Expected Hiring Range: $22.30 - $27.32
• Salary Range: $22.30 - $32.34
• placement within the salary range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Examples of Duties

• Conducts monthly inspection scheduling, mapping, and inspecting for private and public projects as well as inspection of the Towns facilities in coordination with the Environmental Project Manager for the implementation of the Stormwater Manager Program; maintains the Town's stomwater mapping database

• Reviews engineering plans and technical documents for compliance with environmental, cultural, and stormwater regulations and attends pre-application meetings

• Assists with environmental permitting for Capital Improvement Projects

• Facilitates outreach trainings to citizens and staff; represents the Town at various environmental meetings

Minimum Qualifications

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in natural science, environmental science, engineering or closely related field.

• Over three years' experience in stormwater inspections, environmental programs, compliance permitting, or closely related field.

• A valid Arizona Driver License

• Must pass a pre-employment Physical

• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree in natural science, environmental science, engineering or closely related field.

• Over six months experience in stormwater inspections, environmental programs, compliance permitting, or closely related field.

• A valid Arizona Driver License

• Must pass a pre-employment Physical

• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills & abilities to successfully perform essential functions may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Specialist

• Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you meet the minimum requirements, submit a completed Town of Marana application which can be supplemented with a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates are responsible for verifying receipt of materials. Applications must be submitted by applying online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. All status updates will be sent via email through the applicant tracking system.

REVIEW PROCESS

Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. Applications will be reviewed weekly with most qualified candidates being scheduled for interviews.

TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATION

11555 West Civic Center Drive

Marana, AZ 85653

www.maranaaz.gov

ph (520) 382-1900 / fx (520) 382-3500

QUESTIONS

Human Resources Staff Contact

Nikki Hemphill / 520-382-1925 /nhemphill@maranaaz.gov

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The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.