Environmental Specialist Jobs in Alabama

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

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 9 days ago

energy policy developments....

Environmental Manager

  • Phenix City, AL
  • 25 days ago
  • Phenix City, AL
  • 25 days ago

Environmental Manager Job Employer Name: Switch4LLCSpiderID: 13935042 Location: Phenix City, AlabamaDate Posted: 1/29/2025 Wage: $90k-$127kCategory: Environmental Job Code: 25-01259 Number Of...

Environmental Specialist (Union)

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 25 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 25 days ago

Job Overview The Environmental Specialist is responsible for air quality and water quality management programs at Maxwell Air Force Base....

Environmental Manager - Power Construction

  • Mobile, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 30+ days ago

District Overview TIC Power (TICP) is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation that provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a non-union craft force....

Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Environmental Specialist Jobs in Alabama

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Environmental Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Environmental Specialists in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.0%
Master's Degree
22.7%
High School or GED
11.6%
Associate's Degree
8.2%
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 Alabama
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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