environmental jobs in united states

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Executive Director will provide organizational leadership by guiding strategy, supporting a talented and empowered staff team, nurturing strong board relations, stewarding donor and community relationships, and serving as the primary public face and voice of Columbia Land Trust across the Columbia River region and beyond. The position calls for a leader who genuinely trusts the expertise of the people around them: someone who understands that the directors and staff at Columbia Land Trust have deep, hard-won knowledge, and who sees their own role as guiding and supporting that team rather than overriding it. Columbia Land Trust has built a culture of trust and low micromanagement that staff deeply value. The next Executive Director will honor and strengthen that culture. The incoming leader will arrive with a clear vision for the organization, the ability to articulate it compellingly to diverse audiences, and the humility...

ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Air Quality Modeler This Air Quality Modeler position falls within the department’s Planning section. This role will work among professional and technical support staff involved with air quality planning. This team member will utilize emissions inventories, utilize sophisticated air quality models, and will be responsible for managing modeling software and related data. The Air Quality Modeler will support state implementation planning and periodic reporting to EPA, help to oversee the permit/dispersion modeling program, and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Planning section. The position will assist with air quality research, meteorological, and emissions inventory applications. Employees will also get cross-trained in other areas, and will participate in various departmental projects.  This is an open and continuous recruitment,...

NEIWPCC is seeking an Environmental Analyst to support the implementation of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act in Rhode Island, which assists local and tribal educational agencies with voluntary testing for lead contamination in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. What You’ll Do Manage and oversee the day-to-day objectives of the Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program.  Develop, produce, and implement policies and guidance for Rhode Island’s WIIN Act grant activities. Develop needed contracts to fulfill the objectives of the grant, manage contract deliverables and respond to inquiries from grant partners. Develop a sampling protocol with grant partners, develop communication plans in accordance with policies, track outputs and determine effectiveness of training, outreach and communication tools. Preferred Qualifications The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing...

Salary Range: $90,950.00 To $107,000.00 Annually Position Summary The Senior Government Affairs Manager will be responsible for leading Western Resource Advocates and WRA Action Fund’s (referred to collectively as “WRA” in this job description) legislative, regulatory, and administrative advocacy efforts in the relevant state. This position will involve working closely with WRA’s program and marketing and communications staff to advance innovative legislative and administrative policy solutions critical to addressing the state’s most pressing climate change challenges. The position will focus on advancing climate and conservation policies across WRA’s three program areas. The ideal candidate for this role is a highly motivated strategic thinker who possesses sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, and political acumen. This position may include supervision of others on the Government Affairs team.  About Western Resource Advocates WRA fights climate change...

Salary Range: $97,750.00 To $115,000.00 Annually Position Summary The Associate Director of Government Affairs will be responsible for developing and implementing high impact, multifaced, and complex advocacy campaigns to advance Western Resource Advocates and WRA Action Fund’s mission (referred to collectively as “WRA” in this job announcement). This position will involve working closely with WRA’s policy and marketing and communications staff, and senior leadership team to advance innovative legislative and administrative policy solutions critical to addressing the region's most pressing climate change challenges. The position will focus on advancing climate and conservation policies across WRA’s three program areas. The ideal candidate for this role is a highly motivated strategic thinker who possesses sound judgment, strong decision-making skills, and political acumen. This position includes supervision of others on the Government Affairs team. About Western...

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to assist with the implementation of source water protection measures for public water systems throughout New York State.   What You’ll Do  As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will work alongside internal and external partners to implement the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). You will: Facilitate collaboration and communication to further develop the program. Manage contracts with technical assistance providers and monitor progress of workplans, identifying potential issues and collaborating on solutions. Review and provide detailed feedback on draft plans, deliverables, and final reports. Collect, compile, organize and analyze environmental data (using GIS and R programing) to inform program reporting and implementation. Prepare summary reports and technical documents for stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications  The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and...

ABOUT DREAM.ORG Dream.Org is a movement built on a simple but powerful belief: our greatest problems also hold our greatest opportunities. From ending mass incarceration, to stopping climate change, to opening doors in the tech economy, Dream.Org knows that lasting change must come with a big, broad coalition. Common ground is often found in uncommon places, and Dream.Org will work with anyone who is willing to be a part of the solution, even across deep lines of disagreement. From justice reform to green careers, Dream.Org is uniting unlikely allies to drive lasting change – grounded in lived experience, powered by policy, and measured in lives transformed. Dream.Org’s work is defined by 3 pillars: JUSTICE FOR ALL We unite bipartisan allies and people directly impacted by incarceration to reform the criminal legal system — building second chances and safer communities GREEN FOR ALL We fight for cleaner air, affordable energy, and good green jobs —...

Why Farallon?   As a 100% employee-owned firm, Farallon is built on a shared purpose and long-term commitment. Our people are the reason clients trust us with their most complex environmental challenges—from high-stakes remediation projects to regulatory negotiations that shape communities. When you join Farallon, you join a team of scientists and engineers who take pride in delivering technically sound, defensible, and practical solutions.  You’ll work alongside industry leaders who are shaping the future of environmental consulting across the West Coast. Your expertise will directly influence project outcomes, client relationships, and the continued growth of our employee-owned firm.  The Role: Engineering Solutions That Last   As a Senior Environmental/Remediation Engineer, you will be a strategic leader and technical expert guiding complex environmental projects from investigation through cleanup and closure. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, mentor emerging...

Why Farallon?   As a 100% employee-owned firm, Farallon is built on a shared purpose and long-term commitment. Our people are the reason clients trust us with their most complex environmental challenges—from high-stakes remediation projects to regulatory negotiations that shape communities. When you join Farallon, you join a team of scientists and engineers who take pride in delivering technically sound, defensible, and practical solutions.   You’ll work alongside industry leaders who are shaping the future of environmental consulting across the West Coast. Your expertise will directly influence project outcomes, client relationships, and the continued growth of our employee-owned firm. The Role:    You’ll collaborate across disciplines, mentor emerging professionals, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating technical, regulatory, and business challenges. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving difficult problems, building strong client...

The salary for this position is: $8,630.00 - $11,352.00 monthly. Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a   Solid Waste Manager  to lead our dynamic, energetic, and innovative team. This position is a direct report to the Public Works Director and plays a key role serving on the Department's Leadership Team. We are seeking a proven professional with a comprehensive work history in Solid Waste who will be able to support the County's mission to create a community that promotes health, commerce, and environmental protection with transparency and accountability by: Planning, developing, and maintaining solid waste infrastructure and services Providing leadership in environmental stewardship by meeting regulatory requirements and making use of best technologies for solid waste operations Strategically managing the allocation of resources to achieve customer and community expectations Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:...

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support the Mohawk River Basin Program (MRBP) which works to conserve, restore, and protect the water quality and natural resources of the Mohawk River through applied research and ecosystem-based management.  What You’ll Do As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst you will: Assist with the development, coordination, outreach, and implementation of the Mohawk River Basin Program (MRBP) and the MRBP Action Agenda, which includes assisting with Mohawk Phosphorus Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), Day in the Life of the Mohawk River, Mohawk Watershed Symposium, and DEC’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). Coordinate with other programs, state agencies, and a network of stakeholders to accomplish program goals.  Engage with communities through developing and delivering presentations on conservation topics. Support monitoring and research projects in the Mohawk Watershed, which includes occasional field work...