Senior Environmental Resources Specialist

Senior Environmental Resources Specialist

Salary Information
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Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Open to the Public
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This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Senior Environmental Resources Specialist vacancies within OC Public Works. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

Final date to receive applications
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Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST).

OC Environmental Resources
: OC Environmental Resources is a service area within OC Public Works that manages the OC Watersheds program, which protects public health and safety, promotes environmental quality, and sustains business competitiveness through education, regulation, and collaborative regional programs.

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OC Public Works has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Environmental Resources Specialist in the OC NPDES Compliance unit within the Countywide Compliance Division of OC Environmental Resources. This position coordinates Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) compliance programs for the Unincorporated Orange County and Orange County Flood Control District (OCFCD) jurisdictions based primarily on NPDES permits issued from both the Santa Ana and San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Boards.

The position manages the water pollution spill response program, oversees implementation and auditing of specific permit requirements across internal County departments, supervises and trains professional and technical personnel, and performs other work as required.

The Senior Environmental Resources Specialist’s job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Directly supervise a section with three positions
• Manage compliance with NPDES MS4 permits
• Direct the County's 24-hour/7-day per week Water Pollution Response Team
• Provide training to County agency staff regarding stormwater program requirements
• Oversee enforcement of applicable water quality ordinances
• Track and manage inspections of municipal facilities and other existing development under County jurisdiction
• Manage the Adopt A Channel program for agency flood control channels
• Conduct annual NPDES compliance reporting to state regulatory agencies
• Support County departments with project peer review and County property permit review of stormwater program compliance issues
• Provide required public education and outreach to the unincorporated communities
• Administer consultant services contracts that support program activities

The ideal candidate will possess four (4) or more years of experience as an Environmental Resources Technician or higher with the County of Orange.

They must possess a bachelor’s degree (or higher) in environmental science, biological science, ecology, or a related science field. They must also have at least three (3) years of supervisory experience, and at least six (6) years of extensive knowledge and experience with one or more of the following:

• NPDES MS4 permits
• Municipal stormwater program management
• Hazardous Waste and/or spill response and clean-up
• Stormwater and/or other facility inspections
• Data collection, management, and interpretation
• Report writing

In addition, the most successful applicants will demonstrate professional competencies in the following areas:

Technical Knowledge | Experience

• Practical knowledge of State and Federal environmental laws, regulations and policies, specifically with California State and Regional Water Quality Control Board NPDES permits issued to Orange County
• Environmental regulations and standards and the ability to evaluate new or revised regulations and standards and make recommendations as to their approval, disapproval or modification
• Practical knowledge of hazardous waste…