Associate Environmental Specialist

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

CalPERS retirement

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Transit reimbursements

Job summary

A public water agency in California seeks an Associate Environmental Specialist to support water quality and environmental studies. Responsibilities include preparing briefings, analyzing regulations, and coordinating environmental programs. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or similar, and experience with California environmental regulations. Benefits include competitive compensation, health plans, and a hybrid work schedule allowing two days remote work weekly. Join a team dedicated to delivering reliable water services to millions.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant experience for Bachelor’s degree or two years for Master’s degree.
• Experience preparing California Environmental Quality Act documents.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent required.
• Effective communication skills; ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Prepare internal briefings, including memos, board letters, and presentations.
• Analyze and summarize relevant legislation and regulations.
• Plan and coordinate environmental studies and compliance.
• Plan, conduct, coordinate and monitor environmental studies and programs in accordance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
• Develop plans and procedures for compliance with federal, state, local laws; prepare and review environmental documents and permit applications; oversee consultant work products.
• Coordinate with stakeholder groups including Operations, Water Quality, External Affairs, Water Resources, Safety and Legal; represent Metropolitan at public meetings, workgroups and industry forums.
• Act as a lead and coordinate work assignments of employees performing the same general work on a day‑to‑day basis.

Skills

Proficiency in state and federal regulations

Effective communication skills

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Environmental regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Master’s degree in related field (if applicable)

Job description

Join to apply for the Associate Environmental Specialist role at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Overview

At Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to regions serving 19 million people. In this role you will serve as the Associate Environmental Specialist, reporting directly to the Team Manager of Operational Regulatory Services and supporting water quality and environmental studies and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare internal briefings, including memos, board letters and presentations.
• Analyze and interpret water quality legislation and regulations, monitoring and summarizing pertinent legislative developments.
• Develop proposed positions, evaluate their impact, and coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Plan, conduct, coordinate and monitor environmental studies and programs in accordance with federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
• Develop plans and procedures for compliance with federal, state, local laws; prepare and review environmental documents and permit applications; oversee consultant work products.
• Coordinate with stakeholder groups including Operations, Water Quality, External Affairs, Water Resources, Safety and Legal; represent Metropolitan at public meetings, workgroups and industry forums.
• Act as a lead and coordinate work assignments of employees performing the same general work on a day‑to‑day basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Biology, Environmental Planning or related field and four years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree and two years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in state and federal regulations such as the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA) and California environmental regulations.
• Experience preparing California Environmental Quality Act documents, technical reports, regulatory permit applications, construction/mitigation monitoring and project management.
• Effective communication skills; ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent required at time of application.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation through a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
• Tuition reimbursement and training and advancement opportunities.
• On‑site fitness center and public transportation reimbursements.

Schedule & Hybrid Work

Schedule: 9‑/80 Monday through Friday, every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 8‑hour days, 8‑hour days every other Friday. Start times no earlier than 6 am and end no later than 6 pm.

Hybrid: Two days a week in person and the other days remote. Hybrid schedule subject to change depending on organizational needs. Telework policy in effect upon completion and implementation.

Application Period

Application filing period closes at 4:30 pm PST on the stated date. The period may close earlier if sufficient applications are received; if not, the end date may be extended.

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).