Environmental Program Support Team Manager

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.  

 

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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 OverviewThis 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.

 

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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.