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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I-II

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I-II

Salary

$50.74 - $76.45 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

N24AN-26

Department

Harbor - (CL)

Opening Date

11/06/2025

Closing Date

11/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Thursday, November 6, 2025, through 11:59 pm, Friday, November 21, 2025.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I- $50.747 - $69.068 Hourly

Grade II- $56.128 - $76.456 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under direction, performs responsible, professional-level work in the preparation, review and management of environmental documentation, compliance, policies, programs, and permitting; supervises and reviews work of subordinates; manages consultants working on Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), dredging projects, mitigation design and environmental monitoring; reviews legislation and engages in the regulatory process, related to CEQA, NEPA, the Coastal Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and mitigation issues and develops recommendations for Port compliance with those statutes; represents the Port of Long Beach at hearings and negotiations with resource and regulatory agencies related to environmental monitoring of mitigation projects, water quality, dredging projects, air quality and climate change projects; designs and reviews monitoring plans for mitigation projects, dredging projects and other projects where monitoring is required; may operate City vehicle as necessary; performs other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

+ A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Biology, Marine Biology, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, or other closely related field. *(proof required).

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+ Four years of full-time equivalent, paid professional-level experience in environmental compliance, including a working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Coastal Act, the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and other regulations related to environmental documentation and compliance.

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to communicate scientific and technical information effectively both orally and in writing.

Willingness to work overtime, weekend and/or holiday hours.

A valid driver's license must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of the selection.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

An advanced degree in a related field is highly desirable.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Appraisal Interview……………………………………………………………......................…….100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City 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 City 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 visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here:www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for some positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562) 570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking

• Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) 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).

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position ofENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Certificates should be attached but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in anincomplete applicationand will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application and supplemental questionnaire and attachments must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline.Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list.If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-7008 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email [email protected] and include ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST in the subject line.Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

+ Yes

+ No

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EDUCATION:Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Biology, Marine Biology, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, or other closely related field?

+ Yes, i have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Biology, Marine Biology, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, or other closely related field.

+ No, i do not have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Biology, Marine Biology, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, or other closely related field. Selecting this option will disqualify me from the position.

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EXPERIENCE:Do you have four years of full-time equivalent, paid professional-level experience in environmental compliance, including a working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Coastal Act, the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and other regulations related to environmental documentation and compliance?

+ Yes, I have four years of full-time equivalent, paid professional-level experience in environmental compliance, including a working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Coastal Act, the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and other regulations related to environmental documentation and compliance.

+ No, I do not have four years of full-time equivalent, paid professional-level experience in environmental compliance, including a working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Coastal Act, the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and other regulations related to environmental documentation and compliance. Selecting this option will disqualify me from the position.

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Describe your experience in environmental compliance, including working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Coastal Act, the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and other regulations related to environmental documentation and compliance. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume. 1) Employer Name 2) Your Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Total average hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held.

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Are you willing to work an irregular schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime?

+ Yes

+ No

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A valid motor vehicle operator's license will be required at the time of selection. Do you understand this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Do you possess an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in Biology, Marine Biology, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, or other closely related field?

+ Yes

+ No

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Services (https://www.longbeach.gov/globalassets/jobs/media-library/documents/education-evaluation-services)

+ Yes

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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I-II, NeoGov Job Number: N24AN-26, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link:Local Hiring Preferences (https://forms.longbeach.gov/Forms/LocalHiringPreferences )

and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: N24AN-26. Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visitHiring Preferences (http://www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences/ )

. Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:

+ I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.

+ I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me. I do not wish to be considered for local hiring preference points, even if eligible.

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Harbor - (CL)

Address

Civil Service Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6202

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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