MANAGER-ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

Job Description:

MANAGER-ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

Description

DESCRIPTION

THE PORT OF LONG BEACH IS SEEKING A MANAGER OF ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION

(This is an at-will position)

Salary Range: $157,128.47 - $219,980.69

THE ROLE

In this impactful role, you will report to the Assistant Director of Environmental Planning and lead a team of skilled professionals responsible for investigating and managing environmental remediation projects. These efforts play a critical role in addressing the Port’s historical legacy of industrial and military use, which has resulted in complex soil and groundwater contamination challenges. You’ll oversee projects that align with major environmental regulations, including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and the Porter-Cologne Act. You'll be at the forefront of ensuring that remediation efforts meet both regulatory requirements and Port policy standards. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the Port, while shaping the future of one of the world’s most prominent seaports. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for environmental stewardship and a talent for leading technical teams, we’d love to hear from you.

CANDIDATE CONNECT (INFORMATION SESSION)

To find out more about this exciting career opportunity and the Port of Long Beach, please join our virtual information session on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 5:00 PM PDT, via MS Teams. This is a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the position, speak directly with hiring leaders, ask questions, and learn why the Port of Long Beach is your employer of choice! Candidates are not required to be on camera. To join audio only, call +1 323-451-1087, Phone Conference ID: 800 664 491#.

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THE TEAM

The Environmental Planning Division leads and provides planning and technical expertise on environmental and sustainability issues to ensure the Port achieves the objectives of the Green Port Policy, the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP), the Port’s Zero Emissions, Energy Resilient Operations Program (ZEERO) Policy, the Port’s Energy Policy, and the Strategic Plan. With a staff of 32, the division is divided into five teams focused on clean energy & resiliency, air quality, water quality, environmental remediation, and CEQA/NEPA. The Director is supported by an Assistant Director of Environmental Planning who shares oversight of the day-to-day operations. The Director is responsible for an annual operating budget of approximately $17.6 million.

ABOUT US

The Port of Long Beach, one of the world's busiest seaports, is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving approximately $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. Guided by an award-winning Green Port Policy, we are reducing harmful air emissions from port-related operations, improving water quality in the harbor, protecting marine wildlife, and implementing environmentally sustainable practices for the Port of Long Beach, The Green Port.

The Port of Long Beach is committed to improving the environment, as demonstrated by its 20-year record of environmental protection programs. The Green Port Policy is an aggressive, comprehensive, and coordinated approach to reduce the negative impacts of Port operations. The Green Port Policy, which the Board adopted in January 2005, serves as a guide for decision making and establishes a framework for environmentally friendly Port operations.

To learn more about the ways we are building the Green Port of the Future, please visit: https://polb.com/environment .

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

How you get to contribute:

• Supervise staff in performing their daily responsibilities; interview and recommend employees for hire; train and mentor staff; evaluate employee performance; prepare annual performance reviews and provide coaching for performance improvement; take disciplinary action to address performance or other deficiencies.
• Manage the development and implementation of Port environmental policies and programs related to site investigation, remediation, and groundwater and soil management.
• Manage complex tasks to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations pertaining to remedial activity, groundwater and soil management, and environmental emergency response. This requires interacting with consultants, including reviewing and approving of scopes of work and work products, as well as the approval and management of project budgets.
• Manage inter-divisional coordination regarding the management of impacted Port property during major development projects in order to eliminate or minimize environmental liability.
• Assist other port divisions with environmental investigations and remedial activities related to aspects of Port programs and projects, including regulatory compliance and permitting.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with regulatory oversight agencies, including the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the California Department of Fish and Game related to investigation orders, clean-up and abatement orders, and emergency response.
• Oversee and coordinate Port environmental emergency response activities as a result of a contaminant release to Port property.
• Make presentations to the Board on policy regarding environmentally-impacted port properties, program or project updates, and recommended actions.
• Develop the Port policy related to import, export, and reuse of soil on Port projects.
• Manage staff review of construction specifications that ensure Port construction projects will be conducted according to Port policy.
• Represent the Port at public hearings and conferences.
• Advise and recommend courses of action to management on Port programs, projects, and other environmental issues.
• Review environmental legislation such as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; Clean Water Act; Porter Cologne Act, and others; and develop recommendations for Port compliance with those statutes.
• Coordinate with the Base Realignment and Closure Team regarding the former naval complex and associated Installation Restoration sites.
• Provide input to the Assistant Director on program budgets.
• Monitor budgets for project-related task authorizations.
• Plan, supervise and allocate resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

What we are looking for...

Required

• A Bachelor's degree in Geology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field is required. Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the position's duties may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum 5 years of recent, progressively responsible professional-level work experience in the environmental field with a strong understanding of water quality compliance.
• Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience.
• Previous experience managing projects and budgets.
• Broad understanding of environmental terminology.
• Knowledge of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; Clean Water Act; Porter-Cologne Act; and other regulations related to environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation, is essential.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret environmental data and reports.
• Ability to summarize complex technical issues verbally and non-verbally to a non-technical audience.
• Experience interviewing, training and mentoring staff to meet ongoing challenges and to strengthen the division.
• Capability to work independently without extensive direction or oversight.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) during the course of employment.
• Ability to travel to work-related events, including off-site meetings and conferences.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Desirables

• Master's degree in one of the above disciplines.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Port, City, public agency, or coastal environmental experience.
• Experience working for or with regulatory agencies, environmental organizations, or industry is helpful.
• Experience contracting with and working with consultants is preferred.

This role requires the ability to establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees, outside agencies, elected officials, environmental organizations, and community members.

If you require an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in any phase of the application/selection process, please contact (562) 283-7500 or email humanresources@polb.com.

The Port of Long Beach is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Port of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the Port of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

SELECTION PROCEDURE

How do we start the conversation?

The final filing date for this recruitment is Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM PDT.The Port reserves the right to extend the closing without notice in order to accept additional applications.

To be considered for this extraordinary opportunity, you must submit a cover letter and resume (as PDF attachments) reflecting the scope of your current/most recent organizations and responsibilities. Incomplete submissions, or those that clearly do not meet the minimum requirements, will not be considered. Documents will be evaluated to determine the most qualified applicants. Submissions will only be accepted online at www.governmentjobs.com .

Individuals determined to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in a panel interview to evaluate candidate qualifications further. First and second round panel interviews are scheduled to occur on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 (virtual) and Wednesday, June 11, 2025 (in-person).Candidates should ensure availability on both dates. The successful candidate will be appointed shortly thereafter.

• Auto Allowance - $550 per month.
• Executive Leave - 40 hours per year.
• Retirement - CalPERS 2% @ 62, coordinated with social security. Current member contribution is 8.00% for CalPERS and 6.2% for Social Security, paid by the employee.
• Pay for Performance - awarded based on performance as demonstrated through achievement of individual goals, demonstration of required competencies, and available budget funds.
• Deferred Compensation - The City matches a percentage of base salary for qualified members who are contributing to the 457(b) plan.
• Group Health Insurance - Medical and dental options (HMO and PPO). Free vision coverage.
• Life Insurance - City-paid life insurance policy of $20,000 plus executive insurance benefit equal to three times annual salary up to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance - City-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Vacation - Vacation is accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period to begin. Vacation can be used after six months of service. Vacation accrual credit for prior public service subject to approval.
• Sick Leave - Accrued at 3.7 hours per pay period. Accruals may be converted upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums or retirement service credits.
• Paid Parental Leave - After six (6) months of City employment, the City pays up to 30 consecutive days (160 hours) for eligible employees to take paid time to bond with child upon birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of 17.
• Holidays - 11 scheduled holidays per calendar year and four (4) personal holidays.
• Bereavement Leave - 5 days for death or critical illness of immediate family member.
• Education Reimbursement - Tuition reimbursement available for employees to obtain additional education or training.
• Annual Physical - Eligible to receive an annual physical examination at City expense through the City provided program.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness - As the Harbor Department of the City of Long Beach, a governmental agency, the Port of Long Beach is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• 529 College Savings Plan - The ScholarShare529 plan is an account that allows employees to invest specifically for future education expenses through the Long Beach City Employees Federal Credit Union. Funds can be used from your 529 savings plan to send your grandkids, kids, or even yourself, to any accredited public or private U.S. college or university - or two-year technical or vocational institution.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Retirement: California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% @55 for "Classic" members and 2%@62 for new members as defined by PEPRA. Subject to employee contribution. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.
• Health and Dental Insurance: The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.
• Life Insurance: City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.
• Disability Insurance: City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Management Physical: Annual City-paid physical examination.
• Vacation: Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.
• Executive Leave: Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.
• Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.
• Holidays: Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.
• Transportation Allowance: Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;
  • Department Head $650.00
  • Deputy Director/Manager $550.00
  • Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA: $450.00
  • Executive Support Staff: $300.00
• Deferred Compensation Plan: Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation). City contributes 1% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) plan; effective September 30, 2022, the City will contribute 2% of employee's base pay to the employee's 401(a) account. Employees may opt to contribute up to the IRS annual limits as well.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.
• Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule: Available (subject to City Manager approval).
• Paid Parental Leave: After six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Management positions - Refer to the Job Posting brochure included in the job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 5/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$157,128.47 - $219,980.69 Annually