Environmental Services Manager
City of Arcadia
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Job summary
City of Arcadia seeks an Environmental Services Manager to lead environmental programs within the Public Works Services Department and ensure regulatory compliance across water, wastewater, stormwater and recycling efforts.
The role requires developing innovative programs, coordinating with agencies, and guiding staff and consultants to protect public health and the environment while supporting the City’s goals and budget constraints.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations applicable to water, wastewater, stormwater and recycling programs.
- Experience interpreting and implementing CEQA, NPDES and related environmental requirements.
- Ability to prepare and analyze reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
- Understanding of budgeting and capital program management for environmental services.
- Ability to coordinate with external agencies and provide clear technical guidance.
- Experience developing and leading environmental programs and compliance initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and supervision of City environmental programs including water quality and stormwater compliance.
- Oversee maintenance of records, permits, and annual reports to regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate with departments and outside agencies on environmental projects and grants.
- Develop and implement revisions to ordinances and policies related to water and recycling.
- Prepare public information on water conservation and environmental programs.
- Supervise staff and consultants; manage budgets and performance metrics.
- Represent the City in meetings with regulatory agencies and community stakeholders.
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Job description
Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.
Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.
The City of Arcadia is in search of an innovative and experienced Environmental Services Manager with technical expertise and strong leadership skills to join the Public Works Services Department team. The Public Works Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the City’s publicly owned infrastructure and facilities. The goal of the Public Works Services Department is to protect the health and safety of the community by overseeing the reliable operation of publicly owned infrastructure.
The Environmental Services Manager will work alongside the Public Works Services Director and Deputy Director and will be charged with leading the development of environmental programs, projects, and activities, including oversight of compliance with emerging laws. The ideal candidate is passionate about Environmental Science and has an excellent grasp of current trends in organics recycling and stormwater compliance. We are seeking candidates who are creative in developing innovative environmental services programs and who demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills. "Go Above and Beyond"
- CalPERS retirement plan
- Three tier monthly benefit allowance of up to:
- $866 Employee only coverage
- $1,550 Employee +1 coverage
- $2,150 Family Coverage
- City paid Vision Plan for employee and family
- City paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability
- Bilingual pay
- Longevity pay
- Tuition reimbursement/advancement upon the completion of probationary period
Note Regarding Salary: Newly hired candidates typically start at the first step of the salary range (Step A); however, a higher step within the salary range may be negotiated based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skillset.
Application Submission Deadline: Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%): September 30, 2026 (Tentative)
DEFINITION Under the direction, to perform complex professional water, wastewater, stormwater, refuse and environmental administration duties; to develop, coordinate, and supervise the City’s water, wastewater, stormwater and environmental services programs; to advise and make recommendations regarding water, wastewater, refuse and other environmental issues; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Public Works Services including interpreting and implementing various environmental regulations.
- Review practices and procedures for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for the Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Refuse, and Environmental Water Quality and Water and Energy Conservation Programs.
- Implement and enforce federally regulated Pretreatment Programs and Non-Point Source Regulations; interprets and implements new regulations relating to safe Drinking Water Regulations, Non-Point Source and Title 22 regulations; administer the Hazardous Substances Management and Household Hazardous Waste Programs.
- Maintain records for Industrial User Discharge Permits, inspections, sampling, and enforcement actions; prepare reports for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District Subvention Fund Report, Federal Pretreatment and Storm Water Report.
- Gather data and prepare reports to Federal, State, and local agencies in compliance with regulations of water, SB1383, AB1826, AB341, -recycling programs and other environmental programs.
- Prepare, recommend, and implement revisions and amendments to ordinances and resolutions relating to water quality, wastewater, stormwater, water conservation cross-connection control, water, and sewer rates, refuse and recycling programs and other water-related issues.
- Prepare information for dissemination to the public regarding water conservation refuse recycling and other water programs.
- Compile data from laboratory and complete reports to State Health Department and Federal Environmental Protection Agency for bacteriological, nitrate, and volatile organics contamination compliance, lead and copper compliance, and other constituents. Coordinate and schedule routine and special water quality samples with laboratory staff.
- Evaluate the feasibility and implementation of environmental management programs relative to stormwater quality, environmental assessments, water quality, industrial waste programs, conservation, and contract management.
- Serve as liaison with outside agencies, organizations, and government official at local, regional, and state levels.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings to stay informed of new trends and innovations in water, wastewater, stormwater, refuse and recycling, and other environmental fields to improve City projects, programs, and facilities.
- Confer with and make presentations to members of the public to explain policies and programs. Prepare correspondence, reports, manuals, grant applications, and other written material.
- Compile and analyze data and programs and make recommendations on the formulation of policies and procedures; investigate and respond to complaints, respond to request for information regarding environmental management programs, and coordinate field situations with other agencies to bring private concerns into compliance with existing rules, policies, and regulations.
- Investigate, interpret, analyze, and make recommendations on proposals for new programs, services, and equipment; conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, and operational problems.
- Analyze short-term and long-term programs that are needed to meet the City’s compliance needs with outside regulatory agencies and to positively interact with engineering staff, external consultants and outside agencies and vendors.
- Participate with Development Services in the review CEQA documents, performance of EIR/CEQA review for approved projects including preparation and monitoring of mitigation plans; supervise consultants.
- Gather data and complete required reports including but not limited to NPDES reports, AB 939 reports, SB 1383 reporting, compliance reports including annual NPDES and reports on storm water and industrial waste statistics as they relate to the City.
- Obtain required permits to construct and operate City-owned water and wastewater facilities, including SCAQMD, LARWQCB and DOHS permits.
- Consult with and advise City staff regarding environmental issues, rates, budget, and capital improvement programs as they relate to this section.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness activities for environmental-related services.
- Prepare data for annual reports, rate studies, and water consumption statistics and all other environmental water related disciplines.
- Monitor the preparation of water production and well level reports for submittal to State and local agencies.
- Assist in the coordination of water purchases by the City.
- Monitor proposed water, stormwater, and wastewater legislation.
- Prepare and present written and oral reports regarding Department issues.
- Develop and establish work methods and standards.
- Coordinate the implementation of the City’s NPDES Stormwater Program. Work directly with the Rio Hondo/San Gabriel Water Quality Group for stormwater compliance and implementation of group projects.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
- Methods and techniques of research, evaluation and report writing.
- Principles, procedures, standards, practices, trends and information sources in the field of water, wastewater, stormwater and refuse and recycling.
- Application of ordinances, legislation, policies standards, procedures and historical practices associated with water resources management.
- Guidelines and requirements of CEQA, NPDES, AQMD, Clean Water Act, Safe Clean Water programs, Measure W, SB 1383, AB939 and stormwater pollution prevention plans as they apply to Cities.
- Federal State and local regulations.
- Industry categories/processes and associated wastewater services.
- Water resources databases, microcomputer applications and graphics pertaining to this work.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation.
- Principles of budget preparation and control.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely.
- Work alone or as a project team member to conduct research and to perform analysis of collected data.
- Perform highly complex assignments, including special capital projects, budget development and review and supervision of consultant work.
- Identify opportunities for the development of new and improved water, wastewater, stormwater, refuse and recycling, and energy resource programs; suggest improvements for delivery of service.
- Recognize, design, develop, and implement water and environmental related programs suited to the needs of the organization.
- Interpret and explain environmental related policies and procedures.
- Analyze and compile technical and statistical data and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Prepare reports, brochures, and information for City use and public distribution.
- Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Conduct work in a safe manner in accordance with established policy.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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