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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Senior Environmental Manager

  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Since its incorporation in 1989, FREY Environmental, Inc. has provided quality professional environmental consulting services directed toward environmental assessment and...

Environmental Coordinator

  • Martinez, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 5 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 - Operations

  • CA
  • 6 days ago
  • CA
  • 6 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....

Team Environmental Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 8 days ago

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

Team Environmental Manager

  • Sylmar, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA
  • 9 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

  • Santee, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Santee, CA
  • 16 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 Manager

  • Sylmar, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Sylmar, CA
  • 21 days ago

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

Stormwater/Environmental Specialist

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 21 days ago

Overview NV5 is growing our Water Resources Team in Southern California with the addition of an entry level Stormwater/Environmental Specialist....

Senior Environmental Specialist

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 21 days ago

Requisition ID: 86723 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

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 22 days ago

The Environmental Specialist will also maintain daily compliance logs for AQMD....

Corporate Environmental Manager

  • Ripon, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ripon, CA
  • 30+ days ago

These programs include, but are not limited to: supply water, winery wastewater, stormwater, air permitting (mobile and stationary sources), refrigeration management programs, pesticide use, and hazardous...

Advanced Environmental Specialist

  • Martinez, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Martinez, CA
  • 45+ 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...

Environmental Specialist

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 45+ 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...

Sr PGD Environmental Specialist

  • Boron, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boron, CA
  • 45+ 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 I

  • Fremont, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 45+ 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....

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Salary for Environmental Specialist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Specialists in California 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 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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