Environmental Specialist Jobs in California

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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Environmental Specialist - Waste

  • Carson, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Carson, CA
  • 6 days ago

Environmental Specialist - Waste - 5 years exp/BS Degree Job Summary The Marathon Los Angeles Refinery has an opening for a Environmental Specialist - Waste at our Carson, California Operation....

SW Principal Environmental Specialist - Environmental Compliance

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 6 days ago

Agency (Sonoma Water) as a Principal Environmental Specialist!...

Environmental Specialist

  • Compton, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Compton, CA
  • 12 days ago

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Environmental Specialist is a critical member of the plant team who provides guidance and coaching to drive ownership and accountability in the areas of environmental compliance...

Environmental Specialist

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 14 days ago

Discover your #H2Opportunity Job Description AECOM's Disaster Response team is actively seeking an Environmental Specialist to be located in the Los Angeles area to support California wildfire recovery...

Advanced Environmental Specialist

  • Martinez, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 14 days ago

An exciting career awaits you At MPC, were committed to being a great place to work one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative...

Sr PGD Environmental Specialist

  • Boron, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Boron, CA
  • 14 days ago

Requisition ID: 86048 NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage....

Environmental Specialist

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 15 days ago

, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery....

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

  • City of Industry, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • City of Industry, CA
  • 17 days ago

efficiency programs. • Bilingual (English/Spanish): Preferred for working with diverse employee populations....

Environmental Specialist I

  • Fremont, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 20 days ago

It is distinguished from the next higher level of Environmental Specialist II in that the latter is an advanced journey level in the series....

Environmental Specialist, Waste & Hazardous Material

  • Fremont, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 22 days ago

Tesla is seeking a dynamic environmental specialist to join the Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS)....

Environmental Specialist

  • Mountain Pass, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mountain Pass, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The Environmental Specialist will assist in the hazardous waste programs & projects, utilizing state & federal regulations....

EPA- Environmental Specialist

  • Lemoore, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lemoore, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Employment Requisition Form Position to be filled: Environmental Specialist Department: Environmental Protection Required Qualifications/Essential Duties: High School Diploma or GED CA State License...

Environmental Manager

  • Fairfield, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fairfield, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The Environmental Manager (EM) reports directly to the Sr. Environmental Manager (Senior EM) assigned to their region and / or the Environmental Operations Director. At the discretion of the...

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Salary for Environmental Specialist Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Specialists in California 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 in California
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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