Senior Environmental Specialist

International Executive Service Corps; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden State Water Company in California seeks a Senior Environmental Specialist to supervise and advance the company’s environmental compliance programs, including NPDES, CEQA, air quality, and hazardous materials, across Regions and Districts.

The role focuses on coordinating audits, preparing technical reports, and guiding policy development while ensuring training and communication of health risk practices. A senior-level candidate will demonstrate leadership and robust regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Five years environmental engineering, regulations and operations experience with demonstrated increasing responsibilities.
• Ten years progressive environmental experience can substitute for a degree.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the Company’s environmental compliance programs (NPDES, CEQA, air quality, hazardous materials).
• Supervise, develop and evaluate the Environmental Specialist team.
• Monitor federal, state, and local regulations and assist in compliance.
• Prepare technical documents, reports and studies for Regions and Districts.
• Develop and supervise training on environmental health risks for employees.
• Lead environmental audits and prepare assessments of Company property.
• Maintain documentation to meet regulatory reporting guidelines.
• Represent the Company on environmental committees.
• Draft environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Data query

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Ten years environmental experience can substitute for a degree

Job description

Golden State Water Company is one of the largest investor-owned water utilities in the United States. We deliver quality, reliable water to more than 1 million people in over 80 communities throughout California. Golden State Water has been in business for more than 90 years because we put customers first.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior Environmental Specialist is a supervisory position that functions as a highly experienced professional specialist responsible for coordinating and directing the Company’s environmental compliance programs. These programs include but are not limited to compliance with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System, California Environmental Quality Act, air quality and hazardous material regulations.
• This position is also responsible for the supervision, development and performance management of the Environmental Specialist.
• This position is responsible for monitoring federal, state and local environmental regulations and legislation, and assisting the General Office, Regions and Districts in compliance with these regulations.
• This position will provide support to the Regions and Districts in preparing technical documents, reports and studies.
• Interprets and recommends actions to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. Supports Regions and Districts in compliance activities.
• Oversees any needed Company research activities related to environmental issues. Prepares and implements studies to improve overall environmental quality control. Prepares technical reports and documents to support the Company’s operations including environmental business and functional plans including proposed budgets.
• Analyze proposed legislation, environmental impact reports, environmental documents and environmental regulations that may impact the Company. Consults with internal and external contacts to provide technical expertise and information needed to effectively guide and enable others to comply with applicable policies, rules, regulations and laws.
• Develops and supervises the training and other communications programs for employees to ensure that relevant information and procedures related to environmental health risks are effectively disseminated to management, supervisors, and all other employees. Prepare responses and reports that reflect the best interests of the Company and its customers.
• Initiates, coordinates and participates in environmental audits. Prepares environmental assessments of Company property. Recommend actions to reduce potential environmental hazards.
• Oversees and monitors the maintenance of relevant documentation to ensure accurate and timely record-keeping for proactive management purposes and to meet regulatory guidelines for documentation and reporting.
• Serve as Company’s representative on environmental committees, both internally and externally.
• Prepare environmental policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or other related sciences or related field.
• Five years environmental engineering, regulations and operations experience with demonstrated increasing responsibilities performing highly complex work desired.
• Ten years progressively responsible environmental experience can substitute for a degree.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License.
• Qualities/Core Competencies:
  • Familiar with database management and able to perform data query
  • Good organizational skills
  • Attentive to details
  • A team player
  • Excellent critical and analytical thinking skills.
  • Excellent problem solving abilities.
• May include but not limited to standing, climbing, walking, lifting, bending, pulling and/or pushing, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching, sitting, typing, walking, reading, writing, color determination, speaking and listening for extended periods of time.

BENEFITS

Our Company supports our employees with rich benefit programs and resources to help them thrive today and prepare for tomorrow. Benefit options include medical, dental, and vision plans with the Company currently paying 85% of the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents. We also offer paid vacation and sick time and twelve Company paid holidays per year. To help our employees plan for the future, we offer both a 401(k) retirement plan as well as a Defined Contribution Profit Sharing retirement plan. Additional benefits include life, AD&D, and LTD insurance as well as health savings account and flexible spending plans.

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Multiple factors are used to determine the actual starting rate of pay for all of our positions, including specific skills, years of experience, education, certification(s), and other job related factors.

The responsibilities of this position will involve access to information that may be considered confidential, private and sensitive. Therefore, the individual filling this position will be required to both allow and pass a background check.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age over 40, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.