Manager-Environmental Remediation

The City of Long Beach, CA is hiring a Manager of Environmental Remediation to oversee environmental projects related to soil and groundwater contamination at the Port. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of $157,128 - $219,980 and involves collaboration with stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The role emphasizes strategic leadership and environmental stewardship, with flexible/hybrid remote work options available.
Position: MANAGER-ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION
Salary: $0.00 Annually Location :
City of Long Beach, CAJob Type: Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: HDE
25-013

Department:
Harbor - (UC)
Division: HARBOR-P&EA-ENVIRONMENTAL PLANO

pening Date: 04/29/2025

Closing Date: 5/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific DESCRIPTION THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION(This is an at-will position) Salary Range: $157,128 - $219,980

THE ROLEIn this impactful role, you will report to the Assistant Director of Environmental Planning and lead a team of skilled professionals responsible for investigating and managing environmental remediation projects. These efforts play a critical role in addressing the Port's historical legacy of industrial and military use, which has resulted in complex soil and groundwater contamination challenges. You'll oversee projects that align with major environmental regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and the Porter-Cologne Act.

You'll be at the forefront of ensuring that remediation efforts meet both regulatory requirements and Port policy standards. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the Port, while shaping the future of one of the world's most prominent seaports. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for environmental stewardship and a talent for leading technical teams, we'd love to hear from you.

CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)
To find out more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT, via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice!

Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call , Phone Conference : #. Meeting : , Passcode: THE TEAMThe Environmental Planning Division leads and provides planning and technical expertise on environmental and sustainability issues to ensure the Port achieves the objectives of the Green Port Policy, the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), the Port's Zero Emissions, Energy Resilient Operations Program (ZEERO) Policy, the Port's Energy Policy, and the Strategic Plan.

With a staff of 32, the division is divided into five teams focused on clean energy & resiliency, air quality, water quality, environmental remediation, and CEQA/NEPA. The Director is supported by an Assistant Director of Environmental Planning who shares oversight of the day-to-day operations. The Director is responsible for an annual operating budget of approximately $17.6 million.

ABOUT USThe Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. Guided by an award-winning Green Port Policy, we are reducing harmful air emissions from port-related operations, improving water quality in the harbor, protecting marine wildlife, and implementing environmentally sustainable practices for the Port of Long Beach, The Green Port.

The Port of Long Beach is committed to improving the environment, as demonstrated by its 20-year record of environmental protection programs. The Green Port Policy is an aggressive, comprehensive, and coordinated approach to reduce the negative impacts of Port operations. The Green Port Policy, which the Board adopted in January 2005, serves as a guide for decision making and establishes a framework for environmentally friendly Port operations.

To learn more about the ways we are building the Green Port of the Future, please visit: EXAMPLES OF DUTIES How you get to contribute:

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