Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$57k–$79k/yr
Job Description SummaryDepartment - Environmental QualityJob Description OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5533 - Environmental Specialist Salary Grade: 11 Pay Range Hiring Range: $56,555 - $67,8…
Skills: Environmental Inspections, Air Quality Regulation Compliance, Pollution Control Technology, Engineering Calculations, Conflict Resolution
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$58/hr–$63/hr
We are seeking a Senior System Safety Engineer to lead system safety activities supporting complex defense programs throughout the full product lifecycle. In this role, you will evaluate system designs, identify and miti…
Skills: System Safety Analysis, MIL-STD-882E, Hazard Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Technical Writing
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$16/hr
Assists the special education teacher in providing individualized instruction and supportive classroom assistance for special education students ranging in ages from 6 to 22, who are mentally, physically or emotionally d…
Skills: Individualized Instruction, Classroom Assistance, Special Education Support, CPR, First Aid
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$16/hr
Supervises and assists students under the direction of the bus driver. Operates specialized and adaptive equipment for students being transported in District vehicles. Position Details REQUIRED: High school diploma or eq…
Skills: Student Supervision, Adaptive Equipment Operation, First Aid, CPR, Child Safety
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$22/hr
Operates buses of the Amphitheater School District for the sole purpose of transporting students and other persons to and from educational activities. Regular attendance is necessary to perform the essential functions of…
Skills: Bus Driving, Student Transportation, Vehicle Operation, First Aid, CPR
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$24/hr
Salary: $17.57 - $24.16 Depending on experience Schedule: Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 5pm, Thursday and Friday 9am to 7pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm. JOB PURPOSE: The Eligibility Specialist is responsible for perfo…
Skills: Eligibility Determination, Application Assistance, Customer Service, Case Management, Public Speaking
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$24/hr
Salary: $17.57 - $24.16 Depending on experience Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, mandatory evening rotations at Congress to 7:00pm JOB PURPOSE: The Eligibility Specialist is responsible for performing administ…
Skills: Eligibility Determination, Application Assistance, Customer Service, Case Management, Public Speaking
Tucson, Arizona, United States · Remote OK
$68k–$75k/yr
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES se…
Skills: Project Management, Data Query Construction, SQL, Lean Management, Microsoft Suite
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Co…
Skills: Budget Management, Project Management, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Personnel Rules
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$69k–$131k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Acti…
Skills: Systems Security Engineering, Anti-Tamper, Cybersecurity, Embedded System Security, Attack Threat Modeling
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$51k–$82k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton requires a PC Technician to support the Special Operations Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3. This position is located at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. The purpose of the Sp…
Skills: Technical Troubleshooting, Hardware Installation, Software Configuration, Network Connectivity, Data Migration
Tucson, Arizona, United States · Hybrid
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona. DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona. DES se…
Skills: Employment Counseling, Customer Service, Case Management, Labor Market Information, Interviewing Techniques
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$108k–$205k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-850 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 850 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to…
Skills: Cost Analysis, Cost Modeling, Financial Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Cross-functional Leadership
Tucson, Arizona, United States · Hybrid
$108k–$205k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 800 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to…
Skills: Earned Value Management, Program Cost Controls, EVM Compliance, Cost/Schedule Integration, Financial Reporting
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$66k–$106k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton requires a PC Technician to support the Special Operations Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3. This position is located at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. The purpose of the Sp…
Skills: PC Troubleshooting, Hardware Installation, Software Configuration, Network Connectivity, Active Directory
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$69k–$131k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 800 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to…
Skills: Cost Modeling, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Design-to-Cost
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. The Arizona Department of Co…
Skills: Facility Maintenance, Construction Management, Preventative Maintenance, Budgeting, Cost Estimation
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$108k–$205k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and tra…
Skills: Contract Negotiation, Contract Administration, FAR, DFARS, Proposal Preparation
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$108k–$205k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M02 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M02 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and tra…
Skills: Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Production Engineering, Production Test Engineering, Performance Management
Tucson, Arizona, United States · On-site
$86k–$138k/yr
Responsibilities Peraton requires a Network Administrator to support the Special Operations Command Information Technology Enterprise Contract (SITEC) – 3. This position is located at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. The purpose o…
Skills: LAN/WAN Administration, Network Troubleshooting, Network Security, Riverbed Event Manager, Firewall Management
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Perform professional inspections of permitted and non-permitted air pollution sources to ensure compliance with regional air quality regulations. Responsibilities include responding to air quality complaints, carrying out enforcement actions, and educating the public on pollution standards.
Requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, public health, engineering hydrology, or a related field plus one year of experience, or two years of specific internal county experience. A valid driver's license is mandatory at the time of application.
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.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
The first review of applications will be on 07/31/2026.
The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality is seeking two Air Compliance Inspectors to join our team of environmental professionals. One of the Air Compliance Inspectors is a grant-funded position with funding renewed each federal fiscal year (October - September).
This role performs professional work to ensure compliance with Pima County air quality regulations. Key responsibilities include conducting inspections of permitted and non-permitted air pollution sources, responding to complaints related to air quality concerns, and carrying out enforcement actions when necessary. The position supports environmental quality by monitoring emissions, evaluating operational practices, and educating the public and regulated community regarding air pollution standards. This work directly contributes to protecting regional air resources and promoting the sustainability and livability of Pima County.
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Provides information to department staff, the public and regulated industry, concerning environmental quality and health issues;
Performs inspections, research, and analysis, and reviews to ensure compliance with established rules, regulations and statutes and completes reports;
Prepares, reviews and approves plans and applications for applicable permits;
Oversees, monitors and coordinates assigned environmental, safety or health programs, e.g., pollution prevention and sustainability, to ensure compliance with environmental quality, health and safety regulations and criteria;
Plans, organizes and implements environmental and health programs, e.g., pollution prevention and sustainability, for department, area of assignment, regulated industries and the general public;
Coordinates environmental quality and health and hazardous materials identification and remediation programs with other public, county, state and federal programs and agencies;
Advises and consults with management, public officials, professional, civic, industry and other groups, organizations and individuals regarding environmental quality and health activities;
Develops, analyzes, interprets and implements County ordinances and/or policies, state and federal laws regulating environmental quality and health;
Establishes and maintains liaison relationships and coordinates specific activities with management, other departments, public and private agencies, organizations, groups, and public officials regarding environmental quality and health activities;
Maintains, monitors, and coordinates creation and maintenance of appropriate records and data and ensures they are up to date and in compliance with regulations and policies;
Responds to citizen complaints/inquiries or conducts enforcement activities regarding environmental quality and health.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Experience with/knowledge of environmental inspections.
Experience with/knowledge of performing routine mathematical and engineering calculations and analysis related to environmental pollution control technology.
Experience with public interaction and diffusing conflict.
Experience with/knowledge of evaluating local, state and federal laws and regulations relating to environmental quality.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Some positions may require possession of a current Certificate of Registration to practice as a Registered Sanitarian in the State of Arizona at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions may require work in remote or limited access areas and terrain exposed to dust and pollen; work for prolonged periods in extreme heat, cold, moisture, and humidity; occasional use of protective equipment due to potential exposure to hazardous substances, i.e., asbestos. Some positions may require preventative immunizations such as Hepatitis and Tetanus. Some positions within this classification that are not covered by the requirements of OSHA's Blood Borne Pathogen program may be offered, at County expense, the Hepatitis B series of vaccinations due to potential exposure to raw sewage and sharps (discarded needles/syringes). This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone, on a radio, on a cell; Vision Activity - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, depth perception, peripheral vision.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accountable. Respectful. Ethical. We A.R.E. Pima County!
We A.R.E. Pima County. Accountable, Respectful, and Ethical. Our team supports a vibrant community of 1M+ residents across 50+ departments, driven by these core values. At Pima County, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer long-term careers grounded in purpose and impact. Our employees play a role in shaping life in southern Arizona, from public health and infrastructure to parks, libraries, animal care, and more. In return, we support our employee's growth with medical and retirement benefits, paid leave, and professional development opportunities designed to help you thrive. If you’re looking for more than a job, a place where your work matters and your career can grow, Pima County is where you belong.
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