Senior Environmental Specialist (Environmental Compliance)

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority•Los Angeles, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role ensures that projects and operations are in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, as well as internal Metro environmental requirements. It also leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of energy conservation, waste management, water conservation, organizational sustainability, and climate change adaptation pilots, initiatives, and projects.

Requirements

A 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing environmental compliance for capital projects, including interfacing with regulatory agencies and collaborating with contractors.
Experience supporting comprehensive environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
Experience administering CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), regulatory procedures.
Experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents and permits.
A current 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification or a current OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10 certification.

Responsibilities

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.