Environmental Resources Specialist: Water Quality

County of Orange; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Orange seeks an Environmental Resources Specialist to advance surface water quality programs, support regulatory compliance, and lead monitoring initiatives. The role involves coordinating with OC Environmental Resources and other departments to ensure effective implementation of NPDES/TMDL requirements and stakeholder engagement.

Strong data analysis and reporting skills are essential. The position emphasizes collaboration with regulatory agencies, consultants, and the public to meet

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NPDES stormwater, TMDL, and regulatory permit frameworks.
• Experience analyzing environmental data and preparing reports for regulatory bodies.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategies to improve surface water quality in Orange County.
• Review and develop guidance for municipal stormwater compliance programs.
• Engage partner agencies and the environmental community through meetings and outreach.
• Design and implement surface water quality monitoring programs and analyze data.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Project management

Tools

GIS software

LIMS

R programming

Databases

Job description

County of Orange seeks an Environmental Resources Specialist to advance surface water quality programs, support regulatory compliance, and lead monitoring initiatives. The role involves coordinating with OC Environmental Resources and other departments to ensure effective implementation of NPDES/TMDL requirements and stakeholder engagement.

Strong data analysis and reporting skills are essential. The position emphasizes collaboration with regulatory agencies, consultants, and the public to meet