Environmental Services Manager

ABOUT ARCADIA

Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.

Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.

The City of Arcadia is in search of an innovative and experienced Environmental Services Manager with technical expertise and strong leadership skills to join the Public Works Services Department team. The Public Works Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the City’s publicly owned infrastructure and facilities. The goal of the Public Works Services Department is to protect the health and safety of the community by overseeing the reliable operation of publicly owned infrastructure.

The Environmental Services Manager will work alongside the Public Works Services Director and Deputy Director and will be charged with leading the development of environmental programs, projects, and activities, including oversight of compliance with emerging laws. The ideal candidate is passionate about Environmental Science and has an excellent grasp of current trends in organics recycling and stormwater compliance. We are seeking candidates who are creative in developing innovative environmental services programs and who demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

"Go Above and Beyond"

• CalPERS retirement plan
• Three tier monthly benefit allowance of up to:
  • $866 Employee only coverage
  • $1,550 Employee +1 coverage
  • $2,150 Family Coverage
• City paid Vision Plan for employee and family
• City paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement/advancement upon the completion of probationary period

Note Regarding Salary: Newly hired candidates typically start at the first step of the salary range (Step

A); however, a higher step within the salary range may be negotiated based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skillset.

Application Submission Deadline:
Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%):
September 30, 2026 (Tentative)

DEFINITION Under the direction, to perform complex professional water, wastewater, stormwater, refuse and environmental administration duties; to develop, coordinate, and supervise the City’s water, wastewater, stormwater and environmental services programs; to advise and make recommendations regarding water, wastewater, refuse and other environmental issues; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director of Public Works Services including interpreting and implementing various environmental regulations.

• Review practices and procedures for compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for the Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, Refuse, and Environmental Water Quality and Water and Energy Conservation Programs.
• Implement and enforce federally regulated Pretreatment Programs and Non-Point Source Regulations; interprets and implements new regulations relating…