ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)

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.

Description

Investigates environmental issues, researches solutions to complex environmental remediation strategies with the contributions of consultants, and enforces environmental laws and regulations for Metro facilities, initiatives, and capital projects. This includes the investigation and coordination for complex construction projects to ensure environmental regulatory compliance on LACMTA programs and projects. Engages with consultants and contractors on environmental issues for Metro programs and initiatives.

Recruitment Timelines : Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of February 16th, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

Examples of Duties

• Provides project support by testing, monitoring, and reporting on environmental aspects and sustainability goals while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders
• Reviews agency environmental performance and provides recommendations for improvements
• Prepares, reviews, and administers contracts, design plans, proposals, requests for qualifications, specifications, status reports, and budgetary plans
• Reviews, evaluates, and recommends system-wide environmental documents, such as Environmental Impact Reports, environmental assessments, and geo-technical investigations
• Observes, monitors, and reports on environmental practices and procedures to enforce compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory requirements; reports discrepancies immediately
• Attends meetings, identifies environmental concerns, provides reports, and recommends solutions to reduce risks and long-term liabilities of environmental issues
• Researches, reviews, and analyzes environmental legislation and sustainability related issues and solutions that potentially impact Metro's projects
• Assists in the attainment of permits and compliance with environmental regulations by testing, monitoring, or reporting as required
• Plans and prepares environmental studies to obtain approval of Metro projects in accordance with NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), NHPA (National Historic Preservation Act), DOTA (Department of Transportation Act), and CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) guidelines
• Provides fact-finding assistance to review environmental scope of work to prepare the appropriate documentation
• Coordinates work of in-house and consultant staff for review of draft and final environmental documents
• Verifies implementation of mitigation measures by reviewing activities, procedures, and documents of project participants
• Provides support in energy management and conservation, climate and adaptation management, and environmental and sustainability policy implementation
• Provides guidance and assistance to new or entry-level employees

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

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

Experience

• One year of relevant experience in compliance or monitoring of environmental issues

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Hazardous Material Management, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Lead Construction Supervisor, Contractor Supervisor Asbestos, and DOT Certification preferred

Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience supporting the management of environmental regulatory compliance on construction capital projects, including coordination with regulatory agencies, external stakeholders, and collaborating with construction contractors

• Experience supporting environmental compliance programs to ensure permitting compliance
• Experience administering the CEQA and NEPA regulatory process
• Experience utilizing construction management, project assessment, or project control software

• Experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and environmental regulations governing transportation
• Theories, principles, and practices of environmental assessment and hazardous waste mitigation, and sustainability strategies
• Project management principles and practices
• Data collection, research, and interpretation
• Hazardous material handling and disposal
• Implementation of sustainability principles relating to highway and transit projects
• Contract administration
• Report preparation methods
• Construction noise and vibration control and mitigation(s)
• Metro processes and procedures as they relate to the implementation of environmental/sustainability initiatives, projects, procedures, and pilots

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Project management
• Basic sciences and engineering
• Preparing comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Identifying and investigating complex environmental issues
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Compiling and analyzing complex data
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Perform environmental engineering and sustainability-related work
• Report to and negotiate with regulatory bodies
• Conduct training and field surveys
• Review environmental related submittals
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contracts
• Assist in the fact-finding, negotiation, and management of contracts
• Adapt to issues as they arise
• Address community and employee complaints
• Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements
• The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• This classification is at-will and the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the hiring authority when classified as an Intermittent, Emergency, Annuitant, or Temporary employee, is assigned to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) or Board Clerk's Office, and/or reporting directly to the LACMTA Board of Directors
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

(AHM)

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.

Selection Procedure

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.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Metro Talent Hub
8501 S. Evermont Place
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

East Los Angeles Customer Center
4501 B Whittier Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
(Closed Sun & Mon)

Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Rosa Parks Customer Center
Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
11720 Wilmington Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059
Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
(Closed Sat & Sun)

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

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.

*Please refer to the applicable benefit type (Regular or Temporary)*

BENEFITS FOR REGULAR EMPLOYEES

Benefits cover probationary or regular full-time (working at least 40 hrs/week) employees of Metro.

We offer a range of high-quality medical, dental and vision plan options as well as health care spending accounts for you and your family. Metro will cover a significant portion of your health care premiums.

Medical/Dental/Vision Plan - Employee has the choice of 3 separate medical plans and 3 dental plans. A separate vision plan is included in each medical plan.

Group Life Insurance - PTSC pays for an amount equal to your annual salary, rounded up to the nearest $1,000. Minimum amount of life insurance is $30,000.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance - PTSC provides $50,000 coverage for each employee. Additional voluntary coverage in amounts up to $500,000 is available at favorable premium rates.

Long-Term Disability Insurance - 100% employer paid. Provides employees with a minimum income of 60% of earnings after six months of disability. Buy up or buy down options available.

Holidays - 12 days a year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Cesar E Chavez, Juneteenth,Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Time off with Pay (TOWP) - Compensates employees who are on approved absence from work for reasons such as illness, injury, medical and dental appointments, personal business, vacation, or observance of (a) religious holiday.
Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire date - 5 years 20 days
Beginning of 6th - 10th year 25 days
Beginning of 11th - 15th year 30 days
Beginning of 16th + years 35 days

Pension Plan - PTSC retirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years. Minimum retirement age is 52, based on the 2% at 62 formula.

Other Benefits: Transportation passes for employees and/or eligible dependents; Medicare; Tuition reimbursement; credit union membership; SDI; Deferred Compensation Plan; 401(K) Thrift plan; EAP; Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Flexible work schedules; and Jury Duty Pay.

BENEFITS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES

Temporary (Contingent) employees are eligible for the following benefits only:

• Kaiser medical insurance
• Public Pension Plan
• 457/401K Plan
• Flex Spending
• Paid Sick Time
• Fare Media
• Rideshare Subsidies
• Metro One Fitness membership

For more information on the Benefits Enrollment for Contingent Employees, please visit LA Metro’s Pension & Benefits website at benefits.metro.net

Closing Date/Time: 2/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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