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Environmental Compliance Specialist

Quick Facts

Median Salary$92,432
Most Common EducationBachelor's degree
Projected 10-Year Growth+22.79%
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What They Do

An Environmental Compliance Specialist performs environmental audits and advises companies on compliance with state, local and federal environmental regulations. Investigates company waste disposal, industrial hygiene and pesticide use practices and policies, advises on compliance issues and reports violations as needed.


Core Tasks:

  • Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
  • Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
  • Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with contract specifications or legal requirements.

What to expect as an Environmental Compliance Specialist

1Earn a Bachelor's degree

73% of people achieve this level of education.

2Gain skills and experience

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3Land a job

2405 openings for Environmental Compliance Specialists

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