Environmental Program Manager (Internal Applicants Only)

Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District in Los Angeles County is seeking a Program Manager to plan, organize, and manage an environmental BMP program within the Operations Department.

You will lead BMP staff, set objectives, supervise inspections and field operations, and ensure compliance with environmental laws and internal policies.

The position emphasizes collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies, data collection, reporting, and continuous program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and supervises the BMP staff, providing daily leadership and training.
• Identifies areas for service and procedural improvements, implements process changes, and refines operations for greater efficiency.
• Monitors staff activities, addressing performance deficiencies, and ensuring alignment with departmental standards, program priorities, and performance goals.
• Reviews and approves timesheets for accuracy, coordinating with finance to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with policies.
• Conducts inspections of wetlands and environmentally sensitive areas, coordinating with public and regulatory agencies on land and wildlife management and vector source reduction.
• Reviews Environmental Impact Reports and construction plans, assessing vector control compliance for projects with rainwater and stormwater systems.
• Tracks stormwater permit developments and changes to CEQA checklists and MS4 permits, providing recommendations for compliance actions.

Job description

NOTE: A cover letter and resume must be submitted along with this application.

DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs a wide variety of administrative and operational duties in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an environmental program including planning, scheduling, assigning, reviewing, and supervising the work of staff performing Best Management Practices (BMP) duties within the Operations Department; plans and coordinates a work unit within a comprehensive environmental program; establishes and maintains relationships with key federal, state, and local officials and agencies; tracks stormwater structures and BMPs throughout the District; works with responsible agencies to reduce potential mosquito breeding habitats in District governed areas; uses integrated vector management strategies to guide effective source mitigation; works with management to ensure the District’s compliance with environmental laws and regulations; provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Assistant General Manager. Exercises supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support staff in collaboration with District managers and through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a program manager classification responsible for planning, organizing, and managing an environmental program. This class provides assistance to the Assistant General Manager, in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties and to ensure efficient and effective program services. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, organizes, and supervises the BMP staff, providing daily leadership, training in inspection, evaluation, spray application, safety procedures, and work protocols; evaluates performance, offers feedback, and recommends disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Selects, trains, and mentors new staff, facilitating orientation programs and ongoing workshops. Identifies areas for service and procedural improvements, implements process changes, and collaborates with management to refine operations for greater efficiency.
• Monitors staff activities, fostering professional growth, addressing performance deficiencies, and ensuring alignment with departmental standards, program priorities, and performance goals.
• Reviews and approves timesheets for accuracy, working with the finance department to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with District policies and procedures.
• Conducts inspections of wetland and environmentally sensitive areas, assessing vegetation management needs and coordinating with public and regulatory agencies on land and wildlife management, as well as vector source reduction efforts.
• Reviews Environmental Impact Reports and construction plans, assessing vector control compliance for new or redevelopment projects with rainwater and stormwater systems; conducts site inspections and provides recommendations for proper vector source reduction.
• Collaborates with District staff on stormwater structure maintenance or construction, advising on designs that prevent potential vector breeding sites.
• Tracks NPDES permit developments and changes to CEQA checklists and MS4 permits, providing recommendations for compliance-related actions to District staff.
• Assists with maintaining records and preparing reports on problem vector production sites, coordinating with property owners on long-term abatement and initiating the abatement process with the Assistant General Manager.
• Prepares detailed reports summarizing regulations, enforcement actions, and chain of custody documentation; submits compliance reports to project owners and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Cross Connection Division.
• Monitors trash capture devices submitted to MVCAC, reviews and comments on submissions, and writes letters to manufacturers after consensus is reached on design approval or disapproval.
• Develops guidelines and recommendations for maintenance requirements of municipal BMPs, stormwater structures, cisterns, vaults, and other potential water-holding structures; collaborates with Executive Management on enforcement procedures.
• Participates in annual budget preparation, identifying resource