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Environmental Technician
Environmental technicians collect and analyze samples of air, water, and soil to monitor environmental quality and support regulatory compliance efforts, using field monitoring equipment for water and soil testing. They perform data collection at sites ranging from industrial facilities to natural water sources, documenting findings for environmental scientists and regulatory agencies. This hands-on field role typically requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in environmental science and is common at environmental consulting firms and government agencies.
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Landfill Environmental Monitoring Technician
Casella Waste Systems
Full-time · Stanley, NY · $25 – $27 / hour
This role monitors and maintains the water, gas, and leachate systems at landfill operations, performing daily equipment inspections, sampling, repairs, and preventative maintenance while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. It suits technically-minded people with mechanical aptitude who want hands-on work in environmental infrastructure and a clear career progression path.
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Environmental Technician
American Crystal Sugar Company
Full-time · East Grand Forks, MN · $29 – $38 / hour
This role operates and maintains wastewater treatment equipment, including mud belt presses and related systems, while performing lab work and preventative maintenance to keep the facility running safely and in compliance. It suits someone with mechanical aptitude who can work physically demanding rotating 12-hour shifts in challenging outdoor conditions with hazardous exposure.
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Where Environmental Technicians commonly go next: Environmental Compliance Specialist, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, Environmental Scientist, Water Resource Specialist.
Supervisory Environmental Engineer (Deputy Director)
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $143,913 – $187,093
This Deputy Director role oversees environmental compliance, engineering, and sustainability programs across the U.S. Capitol Complex, managing staff and regulatory relationships while ensuring adherence to federal and state environmental standards. The position suits experienced environmental engineers who combine technical expertise with supervisory skill and can guide complex permitting, remediation, and pollution prevention initiatives.
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Supervisory Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist
Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC · $131,342 – $197,200
This federal supervisory role leads teams within the EPA's air quality programs, providing technical guidance on air pollution control and emissions reduction policies while managing staff and stakeholder relationships.
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Environmental Compliance Specialist
Circle K
Raleigh, NC
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ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER (Interdisciplinary)
Air National Guard Units
Full-time · Andrews AFB, Maryland · $143,913 – $187,093
This role leads environmental protection initiatives across Air National Guard installations nationwide, providing expert technical and policy guidance on compliance and remediation programs. It suits experienced environmental professionals ready to drive strategy, oversee engineering teams, and represent the organization at senior government and industry levels.
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Environmental Engineer
Micron Technology
Boise, ID
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Environmental Engineer I
Hunt Refining Company
Tuscaloosa, AL
This entry-level role supports environmental compliance and permitting operations at refining facilities, with particular emphasis on air quality regulations and storage tank management. It suits engineers new to environmental compliance work who want hands-on experience in industrial regulatory affairs.
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Laboratory Technician
Rayonier Advanced Materials
Fernandina Beach, FL
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Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Kansas City, MO · $41,769 – $54,300
This role manages clinical research studies at a VA Medical Center, handling specimen preparation, lab equipment maintenance, and participant recruitment and coordination for research trials. It suits someone with laboratory experience who wants to support veteran-centered healthcare research in a structured federal setting.
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Safety Coordinator
Kalitta Air
Chicago, IL
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Safety Coordinator – Phoenix Products
Ring Power
Jacksonville, FL
This role involves conducting daily safety inspections and coaching on the shop floor at a manufacturing facility, supporting compliance with OSHA and other regulatory standards. It suits someone with industrial safety experience who can build relationships with hourly workers while identifying hazards and leading incident investigations.
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Chemical Technician
KLA-Tencor
Totowa, NJ
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EHS Specialist
Invenergy
$72,000 – $93,000
This role involves managing environmental health and safety compliance at power infrastructure sites, including conducting audits, investigations, and training while working across multiple regional locations. It suits professionals with EHS experience who are comfortable working outdoors at energy facilities and can travel frequently to support operational safety.
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EHS Specialist
Stanley Black & Decker
Full-time · Montpelier, IN · $56,000 – $90,200
This role manages environmental health and safety compliance at a manufacturing facility, developing programs, conducting inspections, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet regulatory requirements. It suits someone with a degree in an EHS-related field and 2–4 years of manufacturing safety experience who enjoys continuous improvement and working across teams.
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Safety Coordinator
Mercury Marine
Full-time · Kent, WA · $21 – $25 / hour
This role bridges safety compliance, warehouse operations, and administrative support at a marine manufacturing facility, coordinating safety systems, training, incident investigations, and regulatory compliance across multiple departments. It suits someone with warehouse or logistics experience who can work independently while building safety culture across a team.
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Quality Control Lab Technician
Beckman Coulter
Full-time · Pensacola, FL
This Quality Control Lab Technician role involves performing analytical testing on pharmaceutical and biotech materials using instruments like HPLC and gas chromatography, managing lab data, and supporting quality assurance in a regulated manufacturing environment. It suits someone with a chemistry or biology degree and several years of hands-on lab experience who wants to work in life sciences quality assurance.
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Future Opportunities Environmental Health & Safety Intern 2027 (Robinson, IL)
The Hershey Company
Internship · Robinson, IL
This internship at a food manufacturing facility involves hands-on environmental health and safety work, including hazard identification, regulatory compliance, and safety training delivery. It suits students studying environmental or occupational safety who want practical experience in manufacturing risk management and food production operations.
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