Environmental Sustainability Manager (Regulatory Compliance Manger, Senior)

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Environmental Sustainability Manager (Regulatory Compliance Manger, Senior)

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

Environmental Sustainability Manager
(Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior)

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

This recruitment is open to the public and is being held to establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior vacancies within OC Waste & Recycling. The eligible list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

OC WASTE & RECYCLING
OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is an organization dedicated to providing waste management services, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department responsible for a network of sanitary landfills and operates three active regional landfills (North, Central, South), four household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors 20 closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling, and planning for County unincorporated areas. The Department is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence.

THE OPPORTUNITY
This position will provide oversight, project management, and implementation of the County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), including adoption, progress reporting and updates to the Board of Supervisors. While the CAP and the Sustainability Team are located in OCWR, the objectives and goals applies countywide and requires coordination across all municipal county departments and sister agencies, including John Wayne Airport, Sheriff’s Department, Public Works, OC Parks, etc.

Associated duties include interaction and collaboration with external stakeholders such as the South Coast Air Quality Management District, California Air Resources Board, California Energy Commission, Southern California Edison, SoCal Gas, Southern California Regional Energy Board, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Additional responsibilities include program development and implementation, grant writing and submission, and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent will collaborate with cities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to find opportunities to support the CAP through legislative analysis and tracking.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight and management of the County’s CAP, including biannual progress reports and 5-year updates
• Collaboration with utilities, regulatory agencies, and environmental organizations
• Developing and implementing a new program, "Green Collaborative"
• Oral and written presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the County in legislative advocacy
• Research and pursue grant funding and incentive opportunities
• Communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
• Determine strategic priority of measures aligned with the County's Strategic Financial Plan
• Serve as the unit's liaison to the Board of Supervisors
• Support OCWR with regulatory requirements related to our landfills and greenery operations
• Maintain and evaluate data and metrics related to climate and climate change

A hybrid work schedule may be available for this position upon successful completion of probation, subject to business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess five (5) years of professional environmental/regulatory compliance management experience related to assignment and must include two (2) years of lead/ supervisory experience.

In addition, the ideal candidate will possess management level expertise that demonstrates strong knowledge in the following competencies:

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of federal and state mandates related to climate change
• Familiarity of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and regulatory agencies
• Extensive program design and implementation experience
• Oral and written presentation experience
• Grant management, including research, writing, and submission of grants
• Budget and fiscal management
• Data research and analysis

LICENSE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment and maintain while employed in the assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Please click on the following link to view the complete classification description, minimum qualification requirements, and working conditions for Regulatory Compliance Manager, Senior.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Application Appraisal | HR Review Rating (Weighted 100%):
An Application Appraisal conducted by HRS will thoroughly screen and evaluate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most qualified applicants will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List | Selection Interviews
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Questions? For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact John Duckson at (714) 834-4655 or email at [email protected] .

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.



Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information.
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$127,878.40 - $177,132.80 Annually