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.

- Western Farmers Electric Cooperative
- Moore, OK
- 5 days ago
- Western Farmers Electric Cooperative
- Moore, OK
- 5 days ago
Experience with electric power generation environmental issues and electrical transmission environmental issues is preferred....
Minimum +3 years experience in environmental compliance in the oil and gas industry....
Environmental Specialist (State of Washington, USA) The Environmental Specialist position is focused on ensuring compliance with environmental regulations in the State of Washington....
Health Safety Environmental ManagerAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity,...
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. 10 years of Environmental Compliance experience OR MS plus 5 years of experience OR PhD plus 3 years of experience including 2 years completing environmental...
Learn more by visiting Division of Water Resources....
Future Graduates - Are you graduating soon and looking for a full-time job in environmental science? Apply now to be considered for an opportunity to work with the North Carolina Department of...
Ecological Services Environmental Specialist 2 or 3
- Clearwater, FL
- 6 hours ago
- Clearwater, FL
- 6 hours ago
Environmental Specialist 2 Environmental Specialist 3...
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...
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 1/Trainee 2 (NY HELPS)
- Long Island City, NY
- 1 day ago
- Long Island City, NY
- 1 day ago
Environmental Specialist 1: In addition to the Trainee 1 requirements listed above, you must also have: Either 1....
District Overview Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force....
Assist Wastewater Operators in maintaining their operator's license, overseeing and maintaining the operation of equipment. All other relevant duties as required....
Sustainability & Environmental Initiatives Develop and oversee sustainability programs focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint reduction....
Environmental Specialist-Water Planning/Wetlands, Environmental Services Department
- Saint Cloud, MN
- 2 days ago
- Saint Cloud, MN
- 2 days ago
Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided Work is performed under the general supervision of the Division Supervisor for the Ag and Water Resources Division....
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Environmental Specialist position
- Organization
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Auditing
- Remediation
- Hydrology
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Management
- NEPA
- CERCLA
- Environmental Permitting
- Investigation
- Policy Development
- Environmental Management
- Hydrogeology
- Air Permitting
- Environmental Management Systems
- Water Conservation
- HAZWOPER
- Collections
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- Water Quality
- Collaboration
- Implementation
- Air Quality
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Surface Water
- Hazardous Materials
- Mitigation
- Wetlands
- Environmental Reporting
- Groundwater Monitoring
- Air Sampling
- Clean Water Act
- Education Experience
- Spill Prevention, Control & Countermeasure
- Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Science
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- Spill Response
- Control & Countermeasure
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Regulations
- Wastewater
- Wastewater Management
- Water Resources
- Environmental Engineering
- Groundwater
- Geology
- Site Assessment
- Sampling
- Construction Management
- Inspections
- Sustainability
- Engineering
- Driving
- Reporting
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Staff Supervision
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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