SENIOR MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND SERVICES (ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)

Los Angeles Metro is seeking a Senior Manager for Environmental Compliance and Services to oversee compliance programs for major projects. Responsibilities include developing sustainable practices, managing environmental consultants, enforcing regulations, and guiding mitigation efforts. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and ensuring adherence to environmental guidelines. This position is based in Los Angeles, CA, with a salary range of $114,816 to $172,224 annually.
Salary: $114,816.00 - $172,224.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400755
Cabinet: OPERATIONS
Cost Center: 3120 - QUALITY ASSURANCE
Opening Date: 12/09/2025
Closing Date: 12/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non-Contract

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
Manages environmental compliance programs for major Metro projects, builds effective teams, and ensures compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations.

Recruitment Timelines: Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of January 6, 2025. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.
Examples of Duties

Develops and directs environmental compliance programs for Metro projects and implements sustainable practicesOrganizes and manages the work of general environmental consultants, staff, and project managers in environmental compliance and services work tasks for Metro projectsResearches environmental compliance, enforces environmental regulations, identifies any deficiencies, and develops solutionsEstablishes task forces to identify and implement environmental mitigation measures in planning, design, construction, and operation phases of projectsEstablishes and adjusts specification policies for construction contracts involving environmental pollution and other issues, and archaeological/paleontological or historic resourcesGuides mitigation monitoring, auditing, and reporting effort for design and construction of projects to ensure compliance with appropriate environmental guidelinesOrganizes, motivates, and guides an agency-wide task force to develop, implement, and maintain environmental compliance guidelines, policies, and proceduresReviews required submittals and final reports by contractors and consultants, ensures environmental permits are obtained by staff and consultants, and recommends alternative measures to reduce environmental costs and impacts to project schedulesOversees the preparation and completion of environmental site assessments/remediations and evaluates environmental impacts related to project design and planning, property acquisition, and constructionProvides alternative mitigation measures to reduce environmental risks, costs, and legal liabilitiesRepresents and explains Metro's environmental compliance and contaminated and hazardous material policies and positions to public, media, regulatory agencies, the Board of Directors, and elected officialsDetermines consultant contract requirements and work scope for environmental compliance, and for engineering, handling, and disposal of contaminated and hazardous materialsMaintains files and records to ensure environmental compliance and services documents are available for legal challengesServes as in-house consultant on environmental regulations and practicesAdvises Metro staff and consultants on Compliance and Services procedures related to contaminated and hazardous materialsInitiates and negotiates contracts for environmental consultantsParticipates in project design review to ensure project mitigation measures are incorporated and implemented and to identify cost avoidance measures and risksOversees, monitors, and has accountability for department/unit budget, goals, and schedules which comply with agency-wide fiscal responsibilityPrepares departmental and environmental consultant budgets, and monitors expendituresManages, motivates, evaluates, and provides guidance to assigned employeesAssists legal counsel in defending litigation and recovering costsCommunicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employeesContributes 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
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
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field; Master's degree, Professional Degree (e.g., M.D., J.D., etc.), and/or Doctoral Degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) in a related field preferred

Experience
Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in environmental engineering or compliance of environmental issues, 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 functionsProfessional Engineer License, Geologist License, and/or Certified Energy Manager preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) 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 interpreting and applying federal, state, and local commercial fleet maintenance requirementsExperience interacting with inspectors from federal, state, and local environmental agenciesExperience overseeing technical staff or contractors performing environmental compliance, monitoring, or remediation activitiesExperience conducting or managing environmental audits and corrective actions to ensure regulatory complianceExperience managing quality assurance or quality control programs within maintenance or operational environments

Essential Knowledge
Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)
Theories, principles, and practices of environmental engineering, compliance, and remediationApplicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to hazardous material management, worker health and safety, toxic substance control, and other environmental issuesMaterial and hazardous waste management principles and techniquesEnvironmental regulatory agenciesEnvironmental aspects of large capital projectsConstruction practices and contracting, and public works contract lawSustainable practices and implementationHazardous waste classification, storage, shipment, handling, treatment, and disposalModern management and project control theoryCurrent theories, principles, and practices of managementApplicable business software applications

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)
Communicating effectively orally and in writingInteracting professionally with various levels of Metro employees, various departments and outside representativesAnalyzing situations, identifying problems, implementing solutions, and evaluating outcomesManaging assigned staff and consultantsDetermining strategies to achieve goals

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)
Build effective teamsWork independently and in a team capacityUnderstand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreementsPlan financial and staffing needsProvide environmental compliance support for various projectsMotivate and inspire othersTravel to offsite locationsRead, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions

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.

Working Conditions
Typical office situationClose exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required
Sitting at a desk or tableOperate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the mediumType and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functionsStandingWalking (distance 5' to 100')Communicating through speech in the English language requiredGood distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distancesColor recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.)(ASB)

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 does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with 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 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 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 Year's 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 insurancePublic Pension Plan457/401K PlanFlex SpendingPaid Sick TimeFare MediaRideshare SubsidiesMetro One Fitness membershipFor more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro's Pension & Benefits website at
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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
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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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university Master's degree from an accredited college or university PhD from an accredited college or university
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Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have in environmental engineering or compliance of environmental issues, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment. No relevant experience Less than 6 years 6 years or more, but less than 8 years 8 years or more, but less than 10 years 10 or more years
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If you indicated having relevant experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Please select the number of years of relevant supervisory-level experience you have in environmental engineering or compliance of environmental issues, requiring at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment. No supervisory-level 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
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If you indicated having supervisory-level experience in the previous question, please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Please describe your relevant experience interpreting and applying federal, state, and local commercial fleet maintenance requirements Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Please describe your relevant experience interacting with inspectors from federal, state, and local environmental agencies. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Please describe your relevant experience overseeing technical staff or contractors performing environmental compliance, monitoring, or remediation activities. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Please describe your relevant experience conducting or managing environmental audits and corrective actions to ensure regulatory compliance. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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Please describe your relevant experience managing quality assurance or quality control programs within maintenance or operational environments. Please describe where and how you gained this experience, including names of employers, dates of employment, and duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A."
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