Environmental Specialist Jobs

An Environmental Specialist in the utilities industry is responsible for ensuring the company's compliance with environmental regulations. They monitor and manage environmental impact, perform assessments and audits, and devise strategies to minimize pollution and waste. They also work on projects related to water quality, soil contamination, air quality, and hazardous materials management. Environmental Specialists aim to reduce the company's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.

Important skills for an Environmental Specialist include strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and a thorough understanding of environmental regulations. Communication skills are also vital, as they often have to liaise with government agencies, customers, or other stakeholders. They should be certified as an Environmental Professional (EP) or have a similar certification, and a degree in environmental science or related field is usually required. Before becoming an Environmental Specialist, a person might work as an Environmental Technician, a Sustainability Consultant, or an Environmental Analyst.

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Safety and Environmental Manager

  • Mankato, MN
  • moments ago
  • Mankato, MN
  • moments ago

Whether driving locomotives, powering offshore platforms or keeping the lights on after a storm, Nidec / Kato Engineering electric power generation products impact the world on a daily basis....

Environmental Specialist - Refinery

  • Texas City, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Texas City, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Id : 2331951, Title : Environmental Specialist - Refinery, Category : Sustainability and Environmental Services, RequisitionType : Professional, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...023, ExternalPostedStartDate...

Environmental Specialist

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary: The Environmental Specialist will provide technical and administrative support for environmental compliance programs for Montauk's renewable energy project sites in the north region...

Environmental Specialist

  • NC
  • 1 day ago
  • NC
  • 1 day ago

Company Description We Are Bosch. At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people's lives. Our areas of activity are every...

Environmental Manager I - Req-257365-6429

  • American Falls, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • American Falls, ID
  • 1 day ago

**Job Description Summary**The Environmental Manager will oversee and ensure the efficient andcompliant operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and WaterResource Recovery Facility (WRRF),...

Environmental Coordinator

  • Martinez, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 2 days ago

Environmental Coordinator Full Time Professional Martinez, CA, US 10 days ago Requisition ID: 1025 Salary Range: $97,372.00 To $108,000.00 Annually Position Summary The Environmental Coordinator...

Environmental Specialist I (Flexible/Hybrid)

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 2 days ago

DEQ has an open opportunity for an Environmental Specialist I. This is a REPOST of position 60035483....

Environmental Specialist

  • Baytown, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Baytown, TX
  • 3 days ago

It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource...

Environmental Specialist 1/Trainee 2/Trainee 1 (NY HELPS) Region 7

  • Watertown, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • Watertown, NY
  • 3 days ago

Environmental Specialist 1: In addition to the Trainee 1 requirements listed above, you must also have: Either 1....

Environmental Manager II

  • Augusta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Augusta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Where you will work The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River, on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light, medium, and heavy weight coated paperboard. It is...

Environmental Specialist - Operations

  • CA
  • 3 days ago
  • CA
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Environmental Specialist I will work closely with the Site Manager to ensure environmental compliance throughout the construction phases of an assigned project....

Environmental Specialist I - ES

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 3 days ago

We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services....

WLM-2025-3H - Environmental Specialist (Hourly)

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Open to: General Public Work Week: 2 3 days per week (up to 900 hours max per fiscal year) Salary: $25 per hour Opening Date: 4/11/2025 Closing Date: 5/2/2025 Existing Vacancies: 2...

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is a Senior Enforcement and Field Services Inspector for the Field Services Division in the Bureau of Land Resources....

Environmental Manager

  • Southaven, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • Southaven, MS
  • 4 days ago

Skills and Abilities: Permitting Expertise: Proficiency in Air Permitting, Storm Water Permitting, Wastewater Permitting, and Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator Requirements....

Environmental Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Environmental Management for Sustainability
Environmental stewardship and sustainability are becoming guiding principles for all forward-thinking organizations. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) has been at...
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Introduction to Environmental Science
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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.2%
Master's Degree
22.8%
High School or GED
11.3%
Associate's Degree
8.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.6%
Doctorate Degree
3.7%
Some High School
0.7%
Some College
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Specialists
2-4 years
42.6%
4-6 years
18.4%
None
13.4%
1-2 years
9.8%
8-10 years
5.0%
10+ years
4.9%
6-8 years
4.6%
Less than 1 year
1.3%

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