Environmental Program Support Team Manager
About The Position
At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list. Metropolitan is seeking an experienced Environmental Program Support Team Manager to lead environmental compliance programs supporting hazardous materials, hazardous waste, air quality, and wastewater operations. This is a high-impact leadership role within a mission-driven public agency serving millions across Southern California. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal and California environmental statutes and regulations, including but not limited to: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), California Hazardous Waste Control Law, South Coast AQMD and other regional air district requirements, and Industrial wastewater discharge permits. This role is ideal for someone who understands how environmental compliance supports infrastructure reliability, capital projects, and operational continuity in the water industry.
Requirements
- 6–8+ years of progressively responsible environmental compliance experience
- Strong working knowledge of California environmental laws and regulatory agencies
- Supervisory, lead, or project management experience
- Background in environmental science, engineering, or related hard science
- Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application)
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, engineering, or other related field and eight years of progressively responsible experience relating to environmental compliance, of which two years must have been in a project management, supervisory or lead capacity; OR a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, engineering, or other related field and six years of progressively responsible experience relating to environmental compliance, of which two years must have been in a project management, supervisory, or lead capacity.
- Other related field of study is defined as: Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Law, or any related hard science degree.
Nice To Haves
- California PE registration or ability to obtain Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (within 6 months)
Responsibilities
- Lead environmental compliance at scale within a major California water agency
- Shape proactive strategies that prevent violations, penalties, and operational delays
- Engage directly with regulators and legislative bodies
- Influence policy, permitting, and long-term environmental planning
- Manage and mentor environmental professionals
- Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and California environmental statutes and regulations, including but not limited to: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), California Hazardous Waste Control Law, South Coast AQMD and other regional air district requirements, and Industrial wastewater discharge permits.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
- Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
- Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
- Tuition reimbursement
- Training and advancement opportunities
- Excellent working environment
- Public transportation reimbursements
- Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
- On-site fitness center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
