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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Field Environmental Specialist

  • George West, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • George West, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Role Synopsis The Field Environmental Specialist will assist the business to safely and responsibly produce hydrocarbons as the field-based interface advising on the delivery of environmental policies...

Environmental Specialist I (Anchorage or Fairbanks)

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 18 hours ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 18 hours ago

DESCRIPTION The Environmental Specialist will work within our Transportation group which includes environmental, highway and aviation design, planning, and public outreach/communications....

A partial year of six months or more experience will be rounded up to one year) Environmental Specialist II - 2-3+ yrs directly related experience (Note: A Master's degree will count as one year of...

Environmental Specialist

  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for a dedicated Environmental Specialist to join our dynamic team....

Environmental Specialist I

  • Great River, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Great River, NY
  • 2 days ago

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

Environmental Specialist/Field Technician

  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Boulder, CO
  • 2 days ago

We are searching for an Environmental Specialist/Technician (CG02) to join our team....

Environmental Manager - Ses - 37021094

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 2 days ago

Manages a team of entry-level and intermediate-level technical staff who review, and process low-complexity permit applications for solid waste management facilities, wastewater treatment and disposal...

KWFS - Environmental Specialist 2 - Westlake

  • Westlake, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Westlake, TX
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 175739 Job Level: Mid Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Water Facilities South Department: Environmental Market: Water/Wastewater Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Environmental...

Environmental Specialist

  • Blaine, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Blaine, MN
  • 2 days ago

About Veolia North America A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial...

-Manage and execute multi-site responsibilities to comply with air emissions, storm-water, waste, wastewater and other environmental related laws, regulations and permits, which includes required Federal...

KPD - Environmental Manager 1 1

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 2 days ago
  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • 2 days ago

With these broad capabilities, we operate in the power utility, renewable energy, industrial, and infrastructure markets.?...

Corporate Environmental Coordinator

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 3 days ago

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Senior Environmental Specialist (Wind and Solar Focus)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Sargent & Lundy Consulting Group Overview Sargent & Lundys clients in the energy markets recognize us as a global leader in wind and solar power generation, plant design, advanced technologies, environmental...

Overview Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) is seeking an Associate Environmental Specialist or Environmental Specialist to be based in our Aiken, SC location on the Savannah River Site....

Environmental Specialist 3 (20039178)

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

What we need: Ohio EPA Environmental Specialist What we do: At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health....

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Salary for Environmental Specialist Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.3%
Master's Degree
22.5%
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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