Environmental Program Support Team Manager

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million peopleand toaccomplishthiswe rely onateam of Talented Employees: innovators problem-solvers andcollaboratorswho make it all possible.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list.*

Environmental Program Support Team Manager

Are you an environmental compliance leader who understands Californias regulatory landscape and wants your work to directly support one of the largest water systems in the nation

Metropolitan is seeking an experienced Environmental Program Support Team Manager to lead environmental compliance programs supporting hazardous materials hazardous waste air quality and wastewater operations. This is a high-impact leadership role within a mission-driven public agency serving millions across Southern California.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Lead environmental compliance at scale within a major California water agency
Shape proactive strategies that prevent violations penalties and operational delays
Engage directly with regulators and legislative bodies
Influence policy permitting and long-term environmental planning
Manage and mentor environmental professionals

Position Overview
This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal and California environmental statutes and regulations including but not limited to:
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Clean Water Act (CWA)
California Hazardous Waste Control Law
South Coast AQMD and other regional air district requirements
Industrial wastewater discharge permits

This role is ideal for someone who understands how environmental compliance supports infrastructure reliability capital projects and operational continuity in the water industry.

Were Looking For
68 years of progressively responsible environmental compliance experience
Strong working knowledge of California environmental laws and regulatory agencies
Supervisory lead or project management experience
Background in environmental science engineering or related hard science
California PE registration or ability to obtain Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (within 6 months)

If youre currently leading environmental programs managing compliance strategy or serving as a senior environmental specialist in the water utilities or public sector space this could be your next step.

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Schedule: 9/80 Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Metropolitans current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational addition a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

This position may require coming into the office more than 2 days per week based on business needs.

Travel: This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area sometimes requiring overnight stay in the project area.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science engineering or other related field and eight years of progressively responsible experience relating to environmental compliance of which two years must have been in a project management supervisory or lead capacity; OR a masters degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science engineering or other related field and six years of progressively responsible experience relating to environmental compliance of which two years must have been in a project management supervisory or lead capacity.

Other related field of study is defined as: Environmental Science Engineering Chemistry Biology Biochemistry Public Health Occupational Health and Safety Law or any related hard science degree.

CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s):

Valid California Class C Drivers License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

Registrations:
Registration as a California Professional Engineer; OR
Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (must be obtained within 6 months of starting the position).

CLOSING
Benefits:
Competitive compensation
Excellent medical dental life vision plans.
Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees Retirement System
Tuition reimbursement
Training and advancement opportunities
Excellent working environment
Public transportation reimbursements

Hub of public transportation: rail subway buses and taxis

On-site fitness center

For more information on MWD benefits please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee (Represented)

ABOUT MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies and helps its members to develop increased water conservation recycling storage and other resource-management programs.

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process please call or email:

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic(s).

Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received then the filing period end date may be extended.

Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment processbut are not selected for the initial vacancymay be placed on this list for future openings.

The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.

Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment name of the organization your title and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.

Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e. H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).

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