SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE)
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro Los Angeles, California, United States
- Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Categories: Environmental Services, Regulatory and Licensing
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jun 28, 2026
Job Description:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE)
Description
Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.Description
Ensures that projects and operations are in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, as well as internal Metro environmental requirements, and leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of energy conservation, waste management, water conservation, organizational sustainability, and climate change adaptation pilots, initiatives, and projects.
Recruitment Timeline
Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026 These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your GovernmentJobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties
- Reviews agency environmental performance and provides recommendations for improvements
- Provides technical support to the construction management team by inspecting construction projects for stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), wastewater, air quality, hazardous waste, cultural resource, and noise/vibration compliance
- Evaluates construction design plans and specifications to ensure they meet the city, state, local, and Metro standards to assess the environmental impact
- Oversees and executes work activities associated with Metro's Sustainability goals, development of sustainable Capital Projects (Call for Projects), and preparation of investment plans for sustainable infrastructure
- Plans, prepares, and monitors sustainability-related projects within Metro's operations in cooperation with Operations staff
- Oversees and prepares the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program and submits quarterly to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
- Oversees multiple teams of consultants in support of construction project teams and Operations-based sustainability projects
- Conducts complex planning, implementation, funding, and analytical projects and programs; manages operating projects and programs
- Manages processes and/or projects within budgets set by management
- Represents Metro regarding environmental issues and meets with staff, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public
- Plans, prepares, and monitors environmental and sustainability-related reports and procedures
- Maintains library of environmental policies, procedures, case law, administrative practices, and local, state, and federal environmental laws, rules, and regulations
- Trains junior professionals
May be required to perform other related job duties
Minimum Qualifications
A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemical Sciences, Urban Planning, Resource and Energy Management, or a related field
- Three years of relevant experience in compliance or monitoring of environmental, climate change, and resource management issues, including water, energy, waste, or environmental media, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.
Experience managing environmental compliance for capital projects, including interfacing with regulatory agencies and collaborating with contractorsExperience supporting comprehensive environmental programs to ensure regulatory complianceExperience administering CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), regulatory proceduresExperience preparing and reviewing environmental documents and permitsA current 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification or a current OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10 certification.
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
- Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing environmental compliance, including, CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act, NHPA (National Historic Preservation Act) Section 106, USDOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) Section 4(f), AQMD (Air Quality Management District) rules and permitting, and SWRCB (State Water Resources Control Board) rules and permitting
- Various hazardous waste laws and regulations
- Theories, principles, and practices of environmental compliance and sustainability, including mitigation monitoring, waste management and reduction, energy management and efficiency, water conservation and management, climate change adaptation and resiliency, and greenhouse gas emissions reporting and reduction
- Data collection, research, and interpretation
- Report preparation methods
- Construction noise and vibration control and mitigation(s)
- Application of environmental/sustainability principles, regulations, and requirements
- Metro processes and procedures as they relate to the implementation of environmental/sustainability initiatives, projects, procedures, and pilots
- Contract administration
- Preparing environmental science/engineering or sustainability related reports, research, data mining, fact-finding, analysis, and recommendations
- Analyzing environmental conditions
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Thinking independently
- Developing innovative solutions
- Exercising sound judgement and creative decision making
- Overseeing consultants
- Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
- Represent Metro before local, state, and federal agencies and organizations
- Compile and analyze complex data, environmental reports, lab results, and analytics
- Develop program goals, objectives, strategies, and milestones
- Understand, interpret, and apply various environmental regulations and laws
- Oversee fast-paced projects with high demand and support multiple projects at one time
- Work independently while identifying times when upper management support/insight is needed
- Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets
- Train and oversee assigned staff
- Travel to offsite locations
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
- This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
- Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out
- Typical office situation
- Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen
- High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
- High noise environment
- Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
- Extensive safety training and/or use of protective devices and personal protective gear
- Sitting at a desk or table
- Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
- Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
- Standing
- Walking (distance 5' to 100')
- Communicating through speech in the English language required
- Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)
Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)
Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*
BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES
Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.
We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.
Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.
Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.
Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.
Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days
Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.
Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.
BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:
- Kaiser medical insurance
- Public Pension Plan
- 457/401K Plan
- Flex Spending
- Paid Sick Time
- Fare Media
- Rideshare Subsidies
- Metro One Fitness membership
Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific