Senior Environmental Specialist; Environmental Compliance

Job Details

Salary: $95,056.00 - $ Annually

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Job Type: Regular Employee

Cabinet: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Opening Date: 06/26/2026

Closing Date: 7/10/2026 5:00 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.

Ensures that projects and operations are in compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, as well as internal Metro environmental requirements, and leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of energy conservation, waste management, water conservation, organizational sustainability, and climate change adaptation pilots, initiatives, and projects.

• Reviews agency environmental performance and provides recommendations for improvements
• Provides technical support to the construction management team by inspecting construction projects for stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), wastewater, air quality, hazardous waste, cultural resource, and noise/vibration compliance
• Evaluates construction design plans and specifications to ensure they meet the city, state, local, and Metro standards to assess the environmental impact
• Oversees and executes work activities associated with Metro's Sustainability goals, development of sustainable Capital Projects (Call for Projects), and preparation of investment plans for sustainable infrastructure
• Plans, prepares, and monitors sustainability-related projects within Metro's operations in cooperation with Operations staff
• Oversees and prepares the Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program and submits quarterly to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
• Oversees multiple teams of consultants in support of construction project teams and Operations-based sustainability projects
• Conducts complex planning, implementation, funding, and analytical projects and programs; manages operating projects and programs
• Manages processes and/or projects within budgets set by management
• Represents Metro regarding environmental issues and meets with staff, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public
• Plans, prepares, and monitors environmental and sustainability-related reports and procedures
• Maintains library of environmental policies, procedures, case law, administrative practices, and local, state, and federal environmental laws, rules, and regulations
• Trains junior professionals

May be required to perform other related job duties.

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’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

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.

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.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

Address:
One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemical Sciences, Urban Planning, Resource and Energy Management, or a related field

Experience:

• Three years of relevant experience in compliance or monitoring of environmental, climate change, and resource management issues, including water, energy, waste, or environmental media, 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…