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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Environmental Specialist/Engineer

  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 hours ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 hours ago

Job Summary The Marathon El Paso Refinery is seeking an Environmental Specialist/Engineer....

Environmental Specialist I/II/III

  • American Canyon, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • American Canyon, CA
  • 10 hours ago

The City operates a Water Treatment Plant, Water Reclamation Facility and Corporation Yard....

Lead Environmental Specialist - Nuclear

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago

permitting experience, including specific experience in one or more of the following fields: + Environmental Impact Assessments + Subsequent License Renewals and associated Environmental Reports + NPDES wastewater...

Environmental Manager - Kiewit Power Engineering

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 1 day ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 1 day ago

Our combined staff of more than 3,000 engineers and design professionals have expertise that spans all major engineering disciplines to serve transportation, power, water/wastewater, mining, building...

Environmental Specialist, Mine Permitting

  • Soda Springs, ID
  • 1 day ago
  • Soda Springs, ID
  • 1 day ago

Environmental Specialist, Mine Permitting Conda Phosphate Operations Soda Springs, Idaho The Environmental Specialist, Mine Permitting, reporting directly to the Director of Exploration, Permitting...

Environmental Specialist II - Grants Section

  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 days ago
  • Lincoln, NE
  • 2 days ago

This is technical work involved in implementing building energy efficiency measures under the state energy conservation and weatherization assistance programs....

Environmental Manager

  • Geismar, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Geismar, LA
  • 2 days ago

Project Management for Wastewater Treatment Plant: Organize and drive improvement projects targeting compliance and operational efficiency of wastewater treatment plants....

Senior Environmental Specialist

  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 2 days ago

The Environmental Specialist Sr will lead the activities of environmental and sustainability programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies, guidelines, and objectives....

Environmental Specialist

  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

BEDC seeks to hire an Administrative Project Manager (NM) to serve as an Environmental Specialist for the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) directorate, with locations upstate in either Valhalla,...

Environmental Specialist 1 or 2

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 2 days ago

Environmental Specialist 1 Environmental Specialist 2...

Environmental Specialist III - 55005196

  • Lake City, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake City, FL
  • 3 days ago

Requisition No: 849382 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 55005196 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55005196 Salary: $53,039.38 - $68,639.19...

Environmental Specialist I

  • Arlington, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, TX
  • 3 days ago

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 III

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

Duration: 36 Months** **Note:** + **Hybrid 3 days/week onsite.** + **Mileage will be reimbursed, hotels/other expenses can be reimbursed with approval.** **Job Description** + Responsible for...

Environmental Manager

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 4 days ago

Responsibilities Evaluation, coordination and implementation of programs, policies, practices and activities to control air emissions, monitor industrial wastewater treatment and discharges, manage...

Environmental Manager (Heavy Civil)

  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 5 days ago

Job Overview Skanska is searching for a dynamic Environmental Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud...

Environmental Specialist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Environmental Science
A scientific study of the natural world and how it is influenced by people. Major topics include: food, energy, human population, biodiversity and global change. Introduction to Environmental...
Environmental Management for Sustainability
Environmental stewardship and sustainability are becoming guiding principles for all forward-thinking organizations. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) has been at...
Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Uncover better solutions to help manage a wide range of environmental problems and challenges facing our world today. Do you want to understand more about the environmental problems we currently...

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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
45.2%
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
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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