What does an Environmental Scientist do?
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What the job involves
- Collect environmental samples from soil, water, and air.
- Perform field inspections to check for environmental compliance.
- Prepare and submit reports on environmental data and findings.
- Monitor and maintain environmental monitoring equipment and systems.
- Analyze environmental data to identify problems or trends.
- Ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
- Document field activities and maintain accurate records.
Summed up from 30 recent Environmental Scientist job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Environmental Science 5 in 10 postings
- Environmental Compliance 3 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 2 in 10 postings
- Environmental Engineering 2 in 10 postings
- Project Management 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
- HAZWOPER Certification 1 in 10 postings
- Certified Environmental Professional 1 in 45 postings
- Security Clearance 1 in 50 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 2 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 2 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 5 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 4 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 1 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 60 postings
- Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
- Master's degree 1 in 25 postings
- Doctorate 1 in 245 postings
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Is this role in demand?
1,174 open Environmental Scientist jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Texas118 open
- California115 open
- Florida100 open
- Pennsylvania92 open
- New York74 open
Typical pay $72,500 a year (most between $53k and $93k). See the full salary breakdown