Senior Environmental Compliance Lead – Water & EHS

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Excellent health/dental/life/vision

Job summary

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist at Union Station, Los Angeles, CA. The role leads complex EHS compliance programs and regulatory oversight across multiple sites, serving as a technical SME with emphasis on air quality, wastewater, stormwater, storage tanks, hazardous materials, and safety.

The position requires periodic travel and a hybrid work schedule with two days on-site weekly.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental-related field with eight years’ progressive experience or Master’s with six years’ experience.
  • Experience leading Environmental, Health, and Safety programs across multiple sites.
  • Knowledge of air quality, wastewater, stormwater, USTs, hazardous materials, and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of complex EHS compliance programs.
  • Coordinate regulatory oversight and permit management across sites.
  • Collaborate with agencies and internal teams to deliver training and awareness on EHS requirements.
  • Prepare technical reports, board letters, and documentation for management review.
  • Travel periodically to field facilities in Southern California as needed.

Skills

Regulatory compliance
EHS program leadership
Data analysis & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/engineering/biology/ecology/planning or related
Master’s degree in environmental field (optional but preferred)

Tools

EMIS software
SCAQMD Permit Database
CARB DOORS/R3
CERS
GeoTracker
LACPW EPIC
CalOES Spill Reporting
DTSC Hazardous Waste Tracking System

Job description

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist at Union Station, Los Angeles, CA. The role leads complex EHS compliance programs and regulatory oversight across multiple sites, serving as a technical SME with emphasis on air quality, wastewater, stormwater, storage tanks, hazardous materials, and safety.

The position requires periodic travel and a hybrid work schedule with two days on-site weekly.

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