SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE)

Ensures that projects and operations are in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, as well as internal Metro environmental requirements, and leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of energy conservation, waste management, water conservation, organizational sustainability, and climate change adaptation pilots, initiatives, and projects.

Recruitment Timeline
Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026 These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your GovernmentJobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Reviews agency environmental performance and provides recommendations for improvements
• Provides technical support to the construction management team by inspecting construction projects for stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), wastewater, air quality, hazardous waste, cultural resource, and noise/vibration compliance
• Evaluates construction design plans and specifications to ensure they meet the city, state, local, and Metro standards to assess the environmental impact
• Oversees and executes work activities associated with Metro's Sustainability goals, development of sustainable Capital Projects (Call for Projects), and preparation of investment plans for sustainable infrastructure
• Plans, prepares, and monitors sustainability-related projects within Metro's operations in cooperation with Operations staff
• Oversees and prepares the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program and submits quarterly to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
• Oversees multiple teams of consultants in support of construction project teams and Operations-based sustainability projects
• Conducts complex planning, implementation, funding, and analytical projects and programs; manages operating projects and programs
• Manages processes and/or projects within budgets set by management
• Represents Metro regarding environmental issues and meets with staff, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public
• Plans, prepares, and monitors environmental and sustainability-related reports and procedures
• Maintains library of environmental policies, procedures, case law, administrative practices, and local, state, and federal environmental laws, rules, and regulations
• Trains junior professionals

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemical Sciences, Urban Planning, Resource and Energy Management, or a related field

Experience

• Three years of relevant experience in compliance or monitoring of environmental, climate change, and resource management issues, including water, energy, waste, or environmental media, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

1. Experience managing environmental compliance for capital projects, including interfacing with regulatory agencies and collaborating with contractors
2. Experience supporting comprehensive environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance
3. Experience administering CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), regulatory procedures
4. Experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents and permits
5. A current 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification or a current OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10 certification.

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental compliance, including, CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act, NHPA (National Historic Preservation Act) Section 106, USDOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) Section 4(f), AQMD (Air Quality Management District) rules and permitting, and SWRCB (State Water Resources Control Board) rules and permitting
• Various hazardous waste laws and regulations
• Theories, principles, and practices of environmental compliance and sustainability, including mitigation monitoring, waste management and reduction, energy management and efficiency, water conservation and management, climate change adaptation and resiliency, and greenhouse gas emissions reporting and reduction
• Data collection, research, and interpretation
• Report preparation methods
• Construction noise and vibration control and mitigation(s)
• Application of environmental/sustainability principles, regulations, and requirements
• Metro processes and procedures as they relate to the implementation of environmental/sustainability initiatives, projects, procedures, and pilots
• Contract administration

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Preparing environmental science/engineering or sustainability related reports, research, data mining, fact-finding, analysis, and recommendations
• Analyzing environmental conditions
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Thinking independently
• Developing innovative solutions
• Exercising sound judgement and creative decision making
• Overseeing consultants
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Represent Metro before local, state, and federal agencies and organizations
• Compile and analyze complex data, environmental reports, lab results, and analytics
• Develop program goals, objectives, strategies, and milestones
• Understand, interpret, and apply various environmental regulations and laws
• Oversee fast-paced projects with high demand and support multiple projects at one time
• Work independently while identifying times when upper management support/insight is needed
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets
• Train and oversee assigned staff
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
• High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
• High noise environment
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Standing
• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances

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