We Are Seeking Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the Environmental Compliance Regulatory Lead position. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment. The Environmental Compliance Regulatory Lead reports to the Environmental Compliance Regulatory Coordinator.
The primary functions of this position include: Conducting field inspections of municipal facilities, construction sites, and industrial operations to ensure compliance with MS4 permit requirements, hazardous waste regulations, and air quality standards Leading stormwater infrastructure inspections, including documentation, reporting, and follow-up enforcement actions Operating internal hazardous materials functions - including waste classification, lab packing, manifest preparation, and coordination with licensed disposal vendors - in compliance with HAZWOPER, RCRA, and local regulations Developing and delivering public education and outreach programs focused on pollution prevention, household hazardous waste, and stormwater awareness Serving as a technical mentor and field lead for junior staff, while supporting regulatory agency coordination, emergency response to environmental incidents, and continuous improvement of compliance plans For a full list of duties, please review the job description. This is a full-time, Non-Exempt position eligible for overtime compensation. Employment with the Town of Gilbert is at-will.
Recruitment Timeline (This recruitment timeline is an estimate and may change): Posting Closes: June 21st, 2026 First Review of Applications: Week of June 22 Tentative In-Person Interviews: Week of June 29 About You You're the kind of environmental professional who's equally at home reviewing a SWPPP in the office and suiting up in PPE for a hazmat inspection in the field. You bring a solid foundation in environmental compliance - stormwater, hazardous waste, air quality - and you know how to apply regulatory knowledge practically, under pressure, and in conditions that aren't always predictable. You're safety-focused without being inflexible, and you take pride in getting the documentation right the first time.
Just as importantly, you're the person newer staff gravitate toward when they need guidance, because you explain things clearly and lead by example. At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do. In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements: Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED Minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental compliance and/or environmental permitting At least 1 year of experience and/or training in waste classification, segregation, lab packing, household hazardous waste facility operations, or chemical facility warehouse work Must possess or have the ability to obtain MS4 Compliance & Code Enforcement Certified Inspector certification within 6 months of hire OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification required within first year of hire RCRA Certification required Hazardous Material Transportation Certification (HM181) required Valid Arizona Class D Driver's License requiredThis position requires a pre-employment background check, physical, and drug screen.
This position has been designated as a Very Heavy work position that spends a majority of their workday in an outdoor and field environment involving hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures, and wet conditions. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration. The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role.
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