Environmental Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

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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Corporate Environmental Coordinator

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 11 days ago

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Senior Environmental Specialist

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 14 days ago

Job Category Legal, Compliance & Audit Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist like you to join our Lake Charles, LA team....

Senior Environmental Specialist

  • Sulphur, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sulphur, LA
  • 16 days ago

Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist like you to join our Lake Charles, LA team....

Environmental Specialist

  • Port Allen, LA
  • 23 days ago
  • Port Allen, LA
  • 23 days ago

Company DescriptionAbout Veolia North America A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater...

Environmental Manager

  • Geismar, LA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Geismar, LA
  • 45+ days ago

The Environmental Manager provides office and field support to the EHS&S Department. This role manages the general monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements required by federal, state,...

Environmental Manager

  • Sorrento, LA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sorrento, LA
  • 90+ days ago

We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services....

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Salary for Environmental Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Specialists in Louisiana offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
45.3%
Master's Degree
22.6%
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 Louisiana
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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