SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE)

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE)

Salary

$95,056.00 - $142,521.60 Annually

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type

Regular Employee

Job Number

2401426

Cabinet

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Cost Center

8420 - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non-Contract

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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 Metros 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 Metros 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

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemical Sciences, Urban Planning, Resource and Energy Management, or a related field

Experience

• 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

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• 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

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 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.

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

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• 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

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• 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

Special Conditions

• 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 Clerks 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

Working Conditions

• 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

Physical Effort Required

• 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

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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 Metros 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 Years 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

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at benefits.metro.net

01

Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• I do not have education equivalent to grade 12
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD from an accredited college or university

03

Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have in compliance or monitoring of environmental, climate change, and resource management issues, including water, energy, waste, or environmental media.

• No experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more

04

If you indicated having experience in compliance or monitoring of environmental, climate change, and resource management issues, including water, energy, waste, or environmental media, please describe your relevant experience and list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below.

05

Describe your relevant experience managing environmental compliance for capital projects, including interfacing with regulatory agencies and collaborating with contractors. Please list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below.

06

Describe your relevant experience supporting comprehensive environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance. Please list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below.

07

Describe your relevant experience administering CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), regulatory procedures. Please list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below.

08

Describe your relevant experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents and permits. Please list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below.

09

Do you possess a 40-Hour HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) certification or a current OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 10 certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Address One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.metro.net/careers