Environmental Safety Manager- CUPA

Salary : $138,945.60 - $168,889.20 Annually
Location : El Segundo, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26/27-00233
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
This recruitment is open on a continuous basis with a first review date of Monday, November 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Applications received after November 23, 2026 may not be considered.

DEFINITION: Under general direction of the Fire Chief, serves as the City's consultant on environmental issues and manages the City's environmental compliance and related regulatory programs which includes coordination and administration of the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA).
Essential Job Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Manages the development and maintenance of hazardous materials and hazardous waste management compliance program and emergency plans;
• Directs all activities of the CUPA for the City, including the enforcement of Federal, State and local laws, regulations, codes and ordinances;
• Directs mitigation efforts designed to eliminate or reduce the impact of potential hazards;
• Reviews, interprets and enforces laws, regulations and directives pertaining to hazardous materials response and mitigation;
• Ensures administrative requirements are met for State and Federal reporting on environmental compliance including inspection and standard operating procedures;
• Directs the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the CUPA;
• Identifies resource needs, and assists in the development of the resources for the Department;
• Develops and administers an assigned budget and forecasts the needs for additional funding for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies;
• Conducts fee analyses;
• Monitors fee collections and allocation of revenues;
• Oversees and approves expenditure, and recommends adjustments as necessary;
• Presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence while representing the City at administrative meetings with Federal, State and local environmental officials;
• Oversees division data and record management and ensures availability of CUPA records pursuant to the California Public Records Act;
• Represents the City in community and professional meetings;
• Coordinates division activities with those of other divisions, departments, outside agencies and organizations;
• Oversees and coordinates difficult and complex inspections of hazardous waste and extremely hazardous substance handling facilities;
• Reviews plans, reports and computer programs for the analysis of chemical hazards in the workplace and community;
• Issues citations;
• Directs responses to and investigations of hazardous materials or hazardous waste spills for potential illegal dumping of hazardous waste;
• Coordinates response efforts with other agencies during major fires, chemical or other emergencies;
• Enters hazardous environments requiring protective clothing and respiratory protection;
• Investigates environmental contamination related complaints;
• Inspects and evaluates various businesses and City buildings for correct use, storage and handling of chemicals and hazardous materials;
• Participates in platoon training activities related to active fire fighting and hazardous materials;
• Ensures readiness of response facilities, supplies, and equipment for hazardous materials identification and mitigation;
• Serves as public information officer for the Fire Department to provide all forms of communication media to local newspaper, radio and television stations on fire or environmental related matters;
• Hires, trains, assigns, reviews and evaluates work of assigned staff; and
• Initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances following established personnel policies and procedures and in consultation with the Chief and Human Resources.

Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration;
• Management and supervisory principles and practices;
• Policy and program development and research, and program/services evaluation;
• Organization and operations of municipal government;
• Modern records management systems and technology;
• Objectives, policies, and regulations pertaining to hazardous materials and waste management programs;
• Hazardous materials and hazardous waste storage methods;
• Chemistry and industrial hygiene;
• Fire suppression methods and procedures; and
• Incident command strategy.

Skill in:

• Communicating complex ideas, clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
• Planning, organizing, managing and evaluating programs;
• Analyzing hazardous material and hazardous waste management programs, problems and needs;
• Developing and providing training programs;
• Utilizing public relations techniques responding to inquiries and complaints;
• Supervising, training, evaluating and motivating employees;
• Researching, analyzing, preparing reports and presenting complex technical information in an understandable manner; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, other City employees and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in hazardous materials inspection, control and regulation, environmental program management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, fire science, CUPA program administration, physical and/or natural sciences with emphasis on environmental or industrial hygiene programs. A Master's degree in Public Administration is highly desirable.

Licensing/Certificates: Due to the performance of some field duties which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Obtain State Fire Marshal's office Hazardous Material Specialist Certification within 36 months of employment.

Completion of P.O.S.T Certified California Penal Section 832 course within one year of employment.

Working Conditions:
Required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds.
Required to work in hazardous situations, and may be exposed to hazardous materials.
Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold.
The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and operating assigned equipment and acute hearing is required when providing phone and face-to-face service.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of El Segundo employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
SUPERVISORY AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (S&P)
Benefits Summary
Effective 10/1/2018 - 04/24/2023
Retirement:
Miscellaneous employees - PERS Tier I - 2%@55. PARS Supplemental Retirement Plan (.5@55) - members pay 100% of the PARS cost through payroll deduction. Plan closed to new bargaining unit members as of 10/1/12. PERS Tier II-2%@60 for individuals employed by the City on or after 12/30/12 who are already PERS members. Tier I and II members pay 8% of pensionable income. Single highest year coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. PERS 2%@62 for new employees/members hired on or after 1/1/13. Three year average coordinated with Social Security and Medicare. Members pay 50% of normal cost (6.75%).

Medical Contribution: The City provides health plans through CalPERS. The City contributes the minimum monthly amount statutorily required by the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). Effective January 1, 2025, the City contribution is $1,800 per month. Employees pay the balance of the medical premium through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Retiree Medical - City offers paid retiree medical insurance at same rate as active employees.

Longevity Pay: Up to $449.38/month for 20 years of service.

Certification Pay: Up to $449.38/month with Department Head approval.

Bilingual Pay: Up to $224.69/month with Department Head approval.

Optical/Dental/Life and AD&D: City provides fully paid dental and optical insurance for the employee and all eligible dependents, up to $184.25 per month.

Flex Plan: Section 125 Plan, allows for payment of employee paid insurance, medical treatment, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Life Insurance: $50,000 term life policy provided by City; employee can purchase additional self and dependent coverage at group rates.

State Disability Insurance: Coverage provided through State Employment Development Department for short-term disability. Costs borne by union employees.

Long-Term Disability: City provides fully-paid LTD insurance. Continuance of 66 2/3% of first $9,750 of employee's salary. Applies to non-job related occurrences. 60-day waiting period.

Holidays: 12 fixed paid holidays; Additional 10 or 9 hours of personal leave/ floating holiday per year according to employee assigned schedule.

Vacation Leave: 96 hours (1-5 years); 120 hours (6-10 years); 144 hours (11-15 years): 176 hours (16+ years). Leave can be used after 6 months of service. Annual cash conversion option.

Sick Leave: 8 hours per month.

Bereavement Leave: Three (3) working days or 40 hours where travel is 500 miles or more) for qualifying incident.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $2,000/year for tuition and books.

Cell Phone Stipend: $80/month for employees who opt to use their own device in lieu of City-issued phone.

Uniform Allowance: $400/year for certain classes.

Other: Voluntary participation in Credit Union, Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

Revised: 1/11; 11/11; 12/11; 12/12; 2/13; 1/14; 6/14; 1/16; 9/16; 1/17; 1/18; 12/19; 1/21; 8/22
01

The information provided in the following supplemental questions will be used in conjunction with the application materials to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the selection process. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application. A resume may not be submitted in lieu of completing the application and supplemental questions. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.

• Yes, I acknowledge
• No, I do not acknowledge

02

Please select your year(s) of experience in hazardous materials inspection, control and regulation, and/or environmental program management.

• 5 or more years
• At least 4 years, but less than 5
• At least 3 years, but less than 4
• At least 2 years, but less than 3
• At least 1 year, but less than 2
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

03

Please explain your progressively responsible experience in hazardous materials inspection, control and regulation, and/or environmental program management. If no experience, type "N/A"
04

Please select the highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Some College or Certification(s)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• None of the above

05

Please select the related field of which area you were awarded your degree:

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Fire Science
• CUPA Program Administration
• Physical Sciences with emphasis on environmental or industrial hygiene programs
• Natural Sciences with emphasis on environmental or industrial hygiene programs
• Public Administration
• Related Field
• None of the above

06

Please select the type of valid California driver's license you possess:

• Class C
• Class B
• Class A
• I have a valid driver's license from another state

07

Please select the courses you have completed:

• Hazardous Materials 1A: Basic Chemistry of Hazardous Materials
• Hazardous Materials 1B: Applied Chemistry - Field Identification of Chemicals
• Hazardous Materials 1C: Incident Considerations
• Hazardous Materials 1D: Tactical Field Operations
• Hazardous Materials 1F: Specialized Mitigation Techniques
• Hazardous Materials 1G: Advanced Field Operations
• None of the above

08

This position requires a Hazardous Material Specialist Certifica