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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Project Environmental Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Overview Are you passionate about environmental stewardship? As the Project Environmental Manager, you will develop, implement and monitor project site environmental conditions to comply with...

Environmental Specialist - Operations

  • CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • CA
  • 18 hours 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....

Environmental Specialist I/II

  • Folsom, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Folsom, CA
  • 4 days ago

Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Resources Control Board, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership co-permittees, to coordinate program implementation...

Sr Environmental Specialist

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 27 days ago

About the Role: As a Senior Environmental Specialist at Relativity Space, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and managing environmental compliance programs across our Long Beach manufacturing...

Environmental Specialist I

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 30+ 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 Manager

  • Coronado, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Coronado, CA
  • 60+ days ago

energy requirements) that are applicable to DoD base operations contracts....

Environmental Specialist I

  • Fremont, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 90+ 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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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Environmental Specialist positions.



Highest Education Level

Environmental Specialists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.0%
Master's Degree
22.5%
High School or GED
11.6%
Associate's Degree
8.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.4%
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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