Manager Environmental Regulations

The Environmental Services Manager at SMUD in Sacramento, CA, will lead environmental compliance and regulatory programs, ensuring adherence to regulations and promoting sustainability. Responsibilities include managing compliance programs, integrating environmental management into workflows, conducting audits, and overseeing projects. The role involves collaboration with regulatory agencies and internal teams to enhance environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. The position requires leadership in planning, development, and implementation of environmental initiatives.
Minimum Pay Rate: $163,592.00 Maximum Pay Rate: $216,736.00 Civil Service Status: Civil Service Apply by Date: 04/14/2026 Posting Type: Open The Environmental Services Manager at SMUD will play a pivotal leadership role in overseeing and guiding environmental compliance and regulatory programs in alignment with SMUD’s strong commitments to environmental stewardship and sustainability. SMUD is dedicated to meeting and exceeding federal, state, and local environmental regulations, proactively safeguarding air, water, land, and local habitats, and responsibly managing waste and hazardous materials. Through expert guidance, collaborative engagement with regulatory agencies, and continuous improvement initiatives, the Environmental Services Manager supports SMUD’s mission to advance sustainable energy solutions while ensuring a safe, compliant workplace and making a positive impact for the community and environment.Purpose To provide leadership and direction for the planning, development, and implementation of shared services programs such as the Environment Management (EM) Programs which to ensure legal and regulatory compliance with all applicable codes and regulations and provide proactive counsel and service to business unit clients.Nature and Scope Assists in the development, implementation and managing of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities in partnership with the management team; selects, trains, motivates, evaluates and develops staff and ensures that strategic objectives and priorities are achieved and coordinated with other business units/departments.Duties and Responsibilities Manages the development, implementation and/or long term planning of the following environmental compliance programs: GHG reporting (federal and state), storm water management (linear, construction, and facility), above ground and underground storage tank reporting, SF6 reporting, avian protection, e-waste reporting, expanded Volatile Organic Compound reporting, implementation of a solid waste recycling program, tracking of amendments to the PCB management regulations (TSCA), mitigation bank, Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), oil spill response, North City investigation/remediation, Rancho Seco (RS) waste water and drinking water management, workflow integration, stimulus programs, and environmental sustainability.


Integrates EM into the work flow processes of all business units; executive management has given authority to stop work when the incumbent deems it necessary; reduces project delays and costs by addressing environmental compliance permitting during the planning stages of a project; uses , SAP, GIS, Sequel Server (GHG database), environmental training/awareness, environmental metrics and other relevant tools.


Manages environmental contracts; conducts environmental compliance audits of all its waste management service contractors; assists in overseeing internal/external department projects by identifying project objectives; identifying internal/external project team; developing Request for Proposals where applicable; negotiating contract terms; developing project plans including schedule, cost, key work products and milestones; monitoring project progress and completion against plan/contract; revising schedules, scope, expenditures and assignments as warranted; reviewing work products; resolving conflicts and discrepancies; maintaining project records and files; participating in the overall review of the completed project results; and making recommendations for next steps.


Prepares and presents Board reports related to real estate projects; Analyzes economic factors and effects of environmental legislation and government regulations; prepares and presents Board reports related to real estate projects.


Assists in developing and administering EM budgets by monitoring budget expenditures in area of responsibility against plan; participating in identifying and reconciling budget anomalies; monitoring and revising schedules, expenditures and assignments as warranted; reviewing end-of-year budget results; developing area-of-responsibility budget recommendations for the next fiscal year; and participating in the review of preliminary unit budget recommendations.


Oversees the planning, development, scheduling, presentation and/or coordination of various management training programs, both in-house and external, to ensure adequacy of staff preparedness, programs and audit capability and compliance with governmental regulations and codes.


Oversees development and maintenance of an EM audit capability and directs staff in conducting EM studies, audits and inspections of SMUD facilities and investigating or supporting business unit investigation of incidents to determine root causes and appropriate corrective actions.


Represents SMUD and participates in negotiations with regulatory enforcement agencies, consultants, contractors, property owners, other utilities and