Environmental Specialist

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of talented employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible. This recruitment may result in an eligibility list. As an Environmental Specialist , you’ll play a key role in supporting essential water infrastructure projects through a complex environmental and regulatory landscape. You will l ead and prepare environmental analyses, studies, and projects in accord a n ce with federal and state environmental laws and regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) , California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, Porter - Cologne Water Quality C ontrol Act, and federal and state endangered species acts. This position s primary focus is project management for environmental planning compliance and documentatio n . You will lead the preparation of CEQA documents and develop practical solutions to complex CEQA and regulatory permitting issues to ensure that critical projects move forward in compliance with environmental regulations . The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with members of project teams, including consultants, and be able to work both independent ly and as pa rt of a project team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience; OR two years in a MWD Associate Environmental Specialist classification; OR M aster’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience.
Relevant Experience is defined as: experience with environmental planning analysis, preparation of documentation, and project management for compliance with environmental laws and regulations including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent ( at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare CEQA documentation , including initial studies, negative declarations, mitigated negative declarations, and environmental impact reports and supporting technical analyses
Develop and implement mitigation monitoring and reporting plans
Prepar e environmental specifications and review design drawings for construction contracts
R eview and prepare applications , negotiat e with regulatory agencies , and obtain regulatory permit s for construction projects in accordance with the California Fish and Game Code, Clean Water Act, Porter - Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and federal and state endangered species acts
Prepare environmental project scopes, budgets, and schedules
Provide consultant oversight, including reviewing work quality and preparing and monitoring consultant project scopes, budgets, and schedules
A nalyz e and monitor proposed legislation and recommend appropriate strategies that ensure compliance with evolving regulations
D isseminat e information regarding pertinent regulatory and legislative issues
E stablish and maintain effective communication with managers, staff, and consultants
Develop and deliver environmental planning training to educate and promote consistent compliance and best practices across the organization

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