Associate Environmental Specialist

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.  

There is currently one (1) opening for Associate Environmental Specialist located at Headquarters, Los Angeles, CA.

This recruitment may result in an eligibility list*.

As an Associate Environmental Specialist, you will coordinate compliance programs across multiple Metropolitan facilities. In this role, you will develop and implement programs related to hazardous materials, air quality, wastewater, and underground storage tanks. You will be responsible for updating the environmental management database and ensuring tasks are completed timely. You will play a key role in maintaining regulatory compliance, creating training materials tailored to stakeholders and fostering collaborative relationships with internal teams and external regulatory agencies.

• →Environmental Project & Compliance Management: Develop and conduct environmental assessments, plans, and permitting projects across multiple regional sites, focusing on hazardous materials, air quality, and wastewater management.
• →Regulatory Reporting & Database Management: Utilize key state and local databases—including CERS, GeoTracker, SCAQMD Permit Database, CalOES Spill Reporting Database, and DTSC Hazardous Waste Tracking System—to ensure complete and accurate compliance reporting.
• →Digital Records & System Optimization: Modernize Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) records using SharePoint and cloud-based collaboration platforms; evaluate and recommend updated tools and systems as operational needs evolve.
• →Regulatory Monitoring & Advice: Track federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and emerging issues to evaluate their impact on Metropolitan operations and advise on compliance strategy.
• →Stakeholder Engagement & Agency Relations: Serve as a clear, proactive communicator to build and maintain positive relationships with internal partners and external regulatory agencies.

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Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:

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.

Metropolitan is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please reach out to the Human Resources Office at (213) 217-7738 or email jobs@mwdh2o.com. 

In accordance with applicable laws, we provide religious accommodations for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances that conflict with work requirements. If you require a religious accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, please reach out to the EEO Office at (213) 217-5858 or eeooffice@mwdh2o.com. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.