Description
At the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, we deliver reliable water to a region with 19 million people—and to accomplish this, we rely on a team of Talented Employees: innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators who make it all possible.
This recruitment may result in an eligibility list.*
Environmental Program Support Team Manager
Are you an environmental compliance leader who understands California’s regulatory landscape — and wants your work to directly support one of the largest water systems in the nation?
Metropolitan is seeking an experienced Environmental Program Support Team Manager to lead environmental compliance programs supporting hazardous materials, hazardous waste, air quality, and wastewater operations. This is a high-impact leadership role within a mission-driven public agency serving millions across Southern California.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Lead environmental compliance at scale within a major California water agency
Shape proactive strategies that prevent violations, penalties, and operational delays
Engage directly with regulators and legislative bodies
Influence policy, permitting, and long-term environmental planning
Manage and mentor environmental professionals
Position Overview
This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable federal and California environmental statutes and regulations, including but not limited to:
• Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
• Clean Air Act (CAA)
• Clean Water Act (CWA)
• California Hazardous Waste Control Law
• South Coast AQMD and other regional air district requirements
• Industrial wastewater discharge permits
This role is ideal for someone who understands how environmental compliance supports infrastructure reliability, capital projects, and operational continuity in the water industry.
We’re Looking For
• 6–8+ years of progressively responsible environmental compliance experience
• Strong working knowledge of California environmental laws and regulatory agencies
• Supervisory, lead, or project management experience
• Background in environmental science, engineering, or related hard science
• California PE registration or ability to obtain Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (within 6 months)
If you’re currently leading environmental programs, managing compliance strategy, or serving as a senior environmental specialist in the water, utilities, or public sector space — this could be your next step.
Interested or open to learning more? Let’s connect.
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification / job.
To view the full job description, click here: Environmental Program Support Team Manager
Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday/Every other Friday off. Monday through Thursday 9 hours per day, 8 hours per day every other Friday. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm.
Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.
This position may require coming into the office more than 2 days per week based on business needs.
Travel: This position will require travel to various District facilities throughout the service area, sometimes requiring overnight stay in the project area.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, engineering, or other related field and eight years of progressively responsible experience relating to environmental compliance, of which two years must have been in a project management, supervisory or lead capacity; OR a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, engineering, or other related field and six years of progressively responsible experience relating to environmental compliance, of which two years must have been in a project management, supervisory, or lead capacity.
Other related field of study is defined as: Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Public Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Law, or any related hard science degree.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
License(s):
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application) that allows you to drive during your employment.
Registrations:
• Registration as a California Professional Engineer; OR
• Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (must be obtained within 6 months of starting the position).
CLOSING
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• Public transportation reimbursements
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• On-site fitness center
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits Regular Full Time Employee (Represented)
ABOUT MWD
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.
Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).
Application Filing Period: Closes at 4:30 pm PT on the date stated in the job announcement. However it may close prior to the filing end date if sufficient applications have been received. If sufficient applications have not been received, then the filing period end date may be extended.
Eligibility List*: An eligibility list is a list of qualified candidates created when a job posting states that one will be established.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications listed in the original posting and successfully pass all stages of the recruitment process—but are not selected for the initial vacancy—may be placed on this list for future openings.
The list may be used to invite candidates to participate in a selection interview for a future vacancy in the same classification / title (if there is one). The duration of the list depends on the applicable bargaining unit.
Qualifying Experience: Your resume must at a minimum include the month and year you began and ended employment, name of the organization, your title, and a brief description of your experience. If your employment was part-time, make sure you identify it on your resume next to the month/year.
Sponsorship: Applicants for employment with The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B or other employment-based immigration case).
