Senior Environmental Specialist: EHS Compliance (Hybrid)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vision plan

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Public transportation

On-site gym

Job summary

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist in Los Angeles to lead the development, coordination, and implementation of complex EHS compliance programs and studies across multiple sites.

The role functions as a technical expert and oversees air quality, wastewater, stormwater, storage tanks, hazardous materials, and health & safety with periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with eight years' progressively responsible experience, including two years at the Environmental Specialist level or equivalent; or a master's degree with six years including two years at the Environmental Specialist level or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience leading Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs across multiple sites and managing multi-media compliance areas.
• Desirable: CHMM, CSP, CPP certifications and water quality experience in public utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of complex environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance programs.
• Manage technical studies and regulatory oversight across air quality, wastewater, stormwater, and storage tanks.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and internal partners to support Metropolitan's operations.
• Deliver EHS training and awareness programs for personnel.
• Prepare technical reports, general correspondence, and Board letters for management review.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, ecology, planning, or related field

Master's degree in environmental science, engineering, biology, ecology, planning, or related field

Job description

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist in Los Angeles to lead the development, coordination, and implementation of complex EHS compliance programs and studies across multiple sites.

The role functions as a technical expert and oversees air quality, wastewater, stormwater, storage tanks, hazardous materials, and health & safety with periodic travel.