Environmental Compliance Manager - California

Penske•La Mirada, CA

About The Position

The Environmental Compliance Manager (ECM) is responsible for ensuring comprehensive environmental compliance across all California facilities operated by PTS. This role involves developing and implementing compliance strategies, conducting facility inspections, managing regulatory relationships, and producing detailed annual compliance reports to meet legal requirements. This role will also serve to increase environmental compliance awareness and visibility and reduce the organization’s environmental liabilities. This role is critical to our business goal of conducting our business in a manner that is protective of the environment and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Qualified candidates for this role will have at least five years of hands-on experience in hazardous materials management. Optimal candidates will have extensive knowledge of California environmental regulations including federal, state, and local levels.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required with a concentration in Environmental/Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Occupational/Industrial Hygiene or Safety preferred
5 years of verifiable training and experience in hazardous materials management required
Must have a demonstrated expertise in California environmental regulations, specifically in the following laws: o Underground Storage of Hazardous Substances Law o Hazardous Waste Control Law o Hazardous Materials Release Response Law o Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Law
Regulatory compliance experience including licensing, environmental, and data security
Must have audit and remediation management experience
Conduct contract and documentation reviews, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Analyze data, trends, and system documentation to identify compliance risks and support informed decision-making.
Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments across multiple departments or jurisdictions.
Interpret and apply complex federal, state (including California), and local regulations to business operations.
Develop and implement internal controls to prevent non-compliance and mitigate operational risks.
Apply risk assessment frameworks and ensure proper handling of hazardous materials in industrial environments.
Maintain strong attention to detail and meet regulatory deadlines consistently.
Collaborates with Legal and business units to assess exposure and corrective actions.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Professional Geologist (PG), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Environmental Manager (REM), and Registered Environmental Professional (REP) certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Compliance Program Development & Implementation
Develop and maintain a comprehensive written compliance plan for all California facilities
Create policies and procedures ensuring adherence to all applicable environmental laws and regulations
Establish protocols for timely inspections, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance
Design and oversee employee training programs for facility compliance requirements
Ensure proper implementation and oversight of DO requirements at all facilities
Ensure prompt response protocols for non-compliance findings and equipment failures Facility Management & Oversight
Maintain access to and review all inspection reports from regulatory agencies and private contractors
Monitor and analyze monthly DO reports from across all California facilities and coordinate with DO contractors/vendors to ensure complete and accurate reporting
Coordinate with the California Field Environmental Compliance Team.
Ensure DO’s are properly certified, trained, and performing required duties
Ensure timely completion of monthly DO inspections and alarm log maintenance and other required daily and monthly inspections
Oversee equipment maintenance, repair schedules, and document retention requirements
Verify compliance with DO certification renewal, any continuing education requirements, and any Penske or legally required environmental training.
Annual Reporting & Documentation
Conduct comprehensive annual inspections of all facilities each year
Prepare and submit detailed Annual Status Reports covering 12-month compliance periods for all facilities
Review and analyze regulatory inspection findings, violation notices, and corrective actions
Evaluate DO performance and compliance with program requirements
Document compliance effectiveness and recommend improvement measures
Maintain detailed records of UST alarm logs, training documentation, and hazardous waste storage inspections Regulatory Relations & Violation Management
Serve as a liaison with environmental regulatory agencies
Review and assist with responses to any notices of violation or compliance findings
Coordinate corrective actions and demonstrate return to compliance
Ensure timely submission of required certifications and testing reports
Maintain current knowledge of DO program updates and regulatory changes, including creating, managing, and updating a regulatory register of all proposed and newly applicable environmental laws.
Maintain current knowledge of evolving regulatory requirements Annual Status Report Components
Facility inspection summaries and compliance assessments
Review of all regulatory and contractor inspection reports
Analysis of DO monthly reports and performance metrics
Analysis of violation notices and corrective action effectiveness
Documentation of employee training and compliance understanding
Attachment of required certifications, testing reports, and monitoring data Ongoing Documentation
Monthly DO inspection report reviews and performance evaluations
Equipment maintenance and repair tracking
Regulatory correspondence and violation response documentation
Training records and compliance plan updates
DO certification tracking and renewal schedule Other projects and tasks as assigned.