Environmental Compliance Specialist Jobs in California

An Environmental Compliance Specialist in the environmental industry is primarily responsible for ensuring that an organization's operations align with environmental laws and regulations. Their duties include the evaluation and analysis of an organization's environmental impact, developing and implementing environmental policies and procedures, conducting environmental audits, and ensuring the proper disposal of hazardous waste. They also play a critical role in the management and prevention of environmental risks, liaising with environmental agencies and stakeholders, and promoting sustainability initiatives.

Key skills required for this role include excellent knowledge of environmental laws and regulations, strong analytical skills, good report writing and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to use relevant software. In terms of certification, a Certified Environmental Specialist (CES) credential can demonstrate expertise in this field. Prior roles that could prepare a person for this position include Environmental Analyst, Environmental Consultant, or Environmental Health and Safety Officer. All these roles provide experience in assessing environmental impact and developing mitigation strategies, which are crucial experience for an Environmental Compliance Specialist.

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Senior Regulatory Specialist/Project Manager

  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago

compliance....

Environmental Compliance Coordinator

  • Corona, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 1 day ago

We're seeking a driven and journey level Environmental Compliance Coordinator to help with storm water management activities....

Environmental Compliance Specialist

  • CA
  • 2 days ago
  • CA
  • 2 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead company-wide environmental compliance policies and programs with a focus in air pollution control, hazardous materials management, hazardous and universal waste management, water...

Policy Act (NEPA) applications for 404 permits/401 certifications (Clean Water Act), or Lake and Streambed Alteration Act (LSA) permits....

Senior Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist

  • Pacific Grove, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Pacific Grove, CA
  • 4 days ago

Implements programs to ensure compliance with all applicable water quality and environmental regulations related to Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,...

Planner III: Public Works Regulatory Specialist

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 4 days ago

Policy Act (NEPA) applications for 404 permits/401 certifications (Clean Water Act), or Lake and Streambed Alteration Act (LSA) permits....

Principal Environmental Compliance Specialist & Project Manager

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 4 days ago

Experience and knowledge of CEQA and Clean Water Act is a plus!...

Remote Work

Principal Environmental Compliance Specialist & Project ManagerNew

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Experience and knowledge of CEQA and Clean Water Act is a plus!...

Remote Work

Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II

  • Union City, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 8 days ago

Union Sanitary District is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Environmental Compliance Inspector I/II to help protect water quality and ensure compliance with environmental regulations....

Environmental Compliance Inspector III

  • Union City, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 8 days ago

with environmental regulations....

Environmental Compliance Specialist

  • Orange, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 10 days ago

Communicate with staff to ensure consistent interpretations/implementations of environmental regulations, etc....

Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialist

  • Riverside, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 11 days ago

The County of Riversides Flood Control and Water Conservation District has an exciting opportunity for a Water Quality and Environmental Compliance Specialist....

Environmental Compliance Inspector - Senior/II/I (20604722)

  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA
  • 11 days ago

The Environmental Compliance Team consists of five full-time employees, including the Water Quality Supervisor, the Environmental Compliance Associate Analyst (Analyst), the Senior Environmental Compliance...

Senior Chemical Regulatory Specialist

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 13 days ago

Requirements: Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, or a related field....

Environmental Compliance Supervisor

  • Union City, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Union City, CA
  • 15 days ago

About the Role As the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, you will: Oversee and implement environmental compliance programs to meet federal, state, and local regulations....

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Salary for Environmental Compliance Specialist Jobs in California

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Compliance Specialists in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
54.4%
Master's Degree
31.0%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Associate's Degree
3.7%
High School or GED
2.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Compliance Specialists in California
1-2 years
25.0%
None
25.0%
4-6 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
15.0%
2-4 years
10.0%
6-8 years
5.0%

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