SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE)

Inspects Metro construction projects and facilities to assist in compliance with designs, plans, specifications, building codes, environmental and safety requirements, and that construction projects are delivered based on the performance criteria set by Metro.

Oversees and manages environmental compliance initiatives across a range of small to large capital projects, as well as manages ongoing compliance programs.

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Responsibilities

• Inspects construction projects at each stage from inception to culmination, to ensure that contractors are compliant with Metro design criteria and performance requirements.
• Participates in coordinating construction work with other public agencies and cities adjacent to work areas.
• Monitors construction sites and activities performed by construction crews in the field for safety violations, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) violations, and environmental violations.
• Recommends changes during construction based on differing site conditions and cost savings.
• Makes recommendations to resolve field and project problems.
• Produces daily inspection reports and monthly estimates.
• Performs field tests and / or interprets test results provided by the contractor.
• Reviews contractor submittals to verify compliance.
• Reviews and interprets project plans and specifications.
• Interprets codes and checks for compliance with codes and standards.
• Obtains permits from utility companies for services to construction sites.
• Conducts project progress meetings.
• Provides oversight of contractor established quality control program; reviews contractor quality related documentation.
• Reviews inspection staff reports (internal and contractor) to determine potential quality issues.
• Oversees Metro and / or consultant inspectors assigned to various projects.
• Participates in the close out activities of construction contracts.
• Provides input for developing budget.
• Provides guidance, coaching, training, and oversees the work product of employees in area of expertise.
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out.
• May be required to perform other related job duties.

Minimum Requirements

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

Associate's Degree or two-year university equivalent in Engineering, Construction, or a related field; Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field preferred.

Experience

Three years of relevant experience in construction inspection of large commercial or industrial construction projects, heavy construction projects, or transit construction projects.

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.
• ICBO (International Conference of Building Officials) Certificate of Reinforced Concrete or Masonry, ACIA (American Construction Inspectors Association) Registered Construction Inspector License, or comparable Deputy Inspector License from a county or city agency preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

• Experience managing environmental compliance for capital projects, including interfacing with regulatory agencies and collaborating with contractors.
• Experience supporting comprehensive environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Experience administering CEQA and NEPA regulatory procedures.
• Experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents.
• A current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or a current OSHA 10 certification.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of :

• Theories, principles, and practices of construction, repair, and alteration techniques.
• Civil and structural system installations, including bridges.
• Construction inspection and building code requirements.
• How to read and understand construction plans.
• ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) test methods.
• Construction methods, including concrete, paving, rebar, etc.
• Electrical and mechanical system installations, including HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning).
• Construction requirements for working in confined spaces and tunnels.
• Third-party project specification requirements.
• Special inspection tasks.
• Construction quality control, quality assurance, and quality management.
• Sampling and testing of soil and various construction materials.

Skill in :

• Construction inspection methods.
• Interpreting design drawings.
• Reading and understanding construction plans.
• Compiling and analyzing complex data.
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Understanding and interpreting laboratory test results.
• Overseeing inspectors at various sites.
• Preparing accurate and informative reports.
• Time management.

Ability to :

• Think objectively and independently.
• Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees, various agencies and outside representatives.
• Prepare daily reports and monthly estimates.
• Understand contract requirements.
• Manage according to the needs and situations of the construction site work environment.
• Handle multiple projects at one time.
• Perform inspection work of construction projects.
• Monitor and evaluate the work of others.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor / management agreements.
• Review contractor documentation and as-built drawings prepared by the designer.
• Travel to off-site locations.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Special Conditions

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.

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation.
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screens.
• High dust, dirt, and / or grease environment.
• High noise environment.
• Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes.
• Work with vibrating equipment.
• Work in awkward or confining / enclosed spaces.
• Exposure to moving machinery and / or vehicles.
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and / or humidity.
• Extensive safety training and / or use of protective devices and personal protective gear.

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.
• Standing.
• Walking (distance 5' to 100').
• Bending or twisting at the neck, waist and / or knees.
• Climbing (e.g., ladders, scaffolds, stairs, poles, into vehicles, etc.).
• Communicating through speech in the English language required.
• Good distance vision and / or depth perception to judge distances.
• Color recognition (e.g., distinguishing wires, resistors, containers, light signals, etc.).

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