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Environmental Manager
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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.
$76,598 / year median in Pennsylvania
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Experience, Education, & License Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental management and/or sustainability roles
- Working knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements
- Experience with environmental management systems and sustainability reporting (ISO 14001 Internal/Lead Auditor preferred)
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to work cross functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
Skills & Abilities:
- Required travel up to 35%
- Problem solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels within the organization.
- Strong computer skills with office software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Competencies:
- Teamwork/facilitates collaboration
- Communication
- Customer focus
- Integrity & trust
- Continuous improvement/innovation management
- Strategic agility
- Accountability/drive for results
- Planning & organizing/project management
- Critical thinking/learning agility
- Global business & technology acumen
- Change management
- Day-to-day management