Associate Environmental Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Associate Environmental Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary (6 Months)

Compensation Range: $55 – $59 per hour

Location: La Verne, California

Work Schedule: 9/80 Hybrid Schedule | 7:00 AM – 4:45 PM | Every Other Friday Off

Industry: Public Utility

Company Overview

This organization is a large regional public-sector organization serving Southern California. The agency operates major water treatment and distribution facilities and maintains a strong regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship framework across its operations.

Position Summary

The Associate Environmental Specialist supports environmental compliance, safety, and technical training initiatives in a high-volume, team-oriented water treatment plant environment. The role focuses on

wastewater permitting compliance, laboratory data analysis, environmental inspections, incident investigations, and technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and/or perform wastewater sampling, packaging, chain of custody documentation, and shipment in accordance with permit requirements
• Review analytical laboratory data, prepare reports, and assess compliance with wastewater permit conditions
• Coordinate and/or perform resampling activities as needed
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with environmental program requirements
• Participate in audit and assessment teams and assist with corrective action development
• Document and investigate environmental incidents
• Research, analyze, and prepare documentation supporting environmental compliance and impact reduction initiatives
• Prepare technical reports and conduct presentations as required
• Coordinate internal review of external regulatory or technical documents and compile feedback
• Develop checklists, protocols, procedures, and manuals
• Perform related environmental specialist duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience
• OR two years in an Assistant Environmental Specialist II classification within a comparable public utility environment
• OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and two years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of environmental science theories, practices, and investigative techniques
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations
• Knowledge of analytical protocols and scientific terminology used in water and hazardous material testing
• Knowledge of laboratory data analysis and interpretation related to environmental investigations
• Knowledge of water treatment and distribution processes and operations
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and project management tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work effectively under pressure
• Defensive Driver Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in environmental planning at the state, regional, or local government level
• Experience participating in environmental compliance audits
• Experience supporting safety and technical training programs