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Environmental Programs Specialist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$93,988 / year median in California
+8% projected growth
Job Description
- Coordinate and support environmental programs related to sustainability, recycling, stormwater compliance, waste management, air quality, permitting, compliance, and enforcement.
- Collect, analyze, and report environmental program data using statistical methods, research, surveys, studies, and technical documentation.
- Develop written reports, plans, presentations, outreach materials, policy recommendations, and public education resources.
- Serve as a point of contact for public inquiries, community outreach, interagency coordination, and stakeholder communication.
- Support grant research, submittals, awarded program implementation, budget tracking, consultant coordination, and contractor management.
- Review legislation and regulatory issues, recommend appropriate actions, and help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental requirements. Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $43.27 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/Temporary.