SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (REGULATORY COMPLIANCE)

Basic Function

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.

Example Of Duties

Reviews agency environmental performance and provides recommendations for improvementsProvides 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 complianceEvaluates construction design plans and specifications to ensure they meet the city, state, local, and Metro standards to assess the environmental impactOversees 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 infrastructurePlans, prepares, and monitors sustainability-related projects within Metro's operations in cooperation with Operations staffOversees 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 projectsConducts complex planning, implementation, funding, and analytical projects and programs; manages operating projects and programsManages processes and/or projects within budgets set by managementRepresents Metro regarding environmental issues and meets with staff, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the publicPlans, prepares, and monitors environmental and sustainability-related reports and proceduresMaintains library of environmental policies, procedures, case law, administrative practices, and local, state, and federal environmental laws, rules, and regulationsTrains junior professionalsContributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May Be Required To Perform Other Related Job Duties

Requirements For Employment

Required

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

Bachelor′s 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 (PQ's) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQ's will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQ's will not automatically be selected.

Experience overseeing and monitoring Environmental Agency Regulatory Compliance Rules & Regulations, including Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), Environmental Protection Agencies (EPA), State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), California Environmental Reporting System (CERS), etc. Experience overseeing environmental sustainability, regulatory, and safety compliance programs for bus and rail facilitiesExperience using management software systems and applications such as Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and OutlookExperience scheduling, monitoring, logging, reporting, third party contract management, certification and licensingExperience working on Environmental Emergency Response tasks including Department/Facility Systems Failures & Alarms, Hazardous Material Releases, and Trauma Scene Cleanups

Knowledge

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 permittingVarious hazardous waste laws and regulationsTheories, 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 reductionData collection, research, and interpretationReport preparation methodsConstruction noise and vibration control and mitigation(s)Application of environmental/sustainability principles, regulations, and requirementsMetro processes and procedures as they relate to the implementation of environmental/sustainability initiatives, projects, procedures, and pilotsContract administration

Skills

Preparing environmental science/engineering or sustainability related reports, research, data mining, fact-finding, analysis, and recommendationsAnalyzing environmental conditionsCommunicating effectively orally and in writingThinking independentlyDeveloping innovative solutionsExercising sound judgement and creative decision makingOverseeing consultantsInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Abilities

Represent Metro before local, state, and federal agencies and organizationsCompile and analyze complex data, environmental reports, lab results, and analyticsDevelop program goals, objectives, strategies, and milestonesUnderstand, interpret, and apply various environmental regulations and lawsOversee fast-paced projects with high demand and support multiple projects at one timeWork independently while identifying times when upper management support/insight is neededPrepare comprehensive reports and correspondenceUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgetsTrain and oversee assigned staffTravel to offsite locationsRead, write, speak, and understand English

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 Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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. OM

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.

Ptsc Benefits

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 Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Cesar E. Chavez, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, 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.