Environmental Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

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 Specialist

  • La Porte, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • La Porte, TX (19 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Responsible to oversee on a daily basis wastewater and potable water programs in compliance with Federal, State and Company regulations, rules, and policies/guidelines....

Senior Environmental Manager - Renewable Construction

  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago

The Role: Oversee environmental compliance and permitting for multi-million-dollar renewable energy and transmission projects....

Environmental Manager - (Transmission Projects)

  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago

The Role: Lead and manage environmental compliance and permitting for large-scale transmission and renewable energy projects....

PGD Environmental Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 29 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 29 days ago

PGD Environmental Specialist would also maintain compliance calendars, prepare emission calculations, schedule emissions monitoring and testing, file necessary forms and reports, conduct facility audits...

UABOS Spain: Environmental Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Title: UABOS Spain: Environmental Specialist Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!...

Environmental Specialist

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Petroplan is recruiting an experienced candidate to join our client's team as an Environmental Specialist....

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Salary for Environmental Specialist Jobs in Houston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Specialists in Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX
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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