environmental jobs in united states

POSITION OVERVIEW Ijams Nature Center seeks an accomplished, mission-driven executive to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. This is a rare opportunity to lead a beloved, thriving, highly visible, community-anchored institution. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors and holds overall responsibility for the strategy, operations, and external leadership of the organization. The incoming leader will inherit an organization that is stable, respected, and ambitious, actively shaping the future of urban conservation and environmental education in the region. The CEO will be charged with sustaining organizational excellence, stewarding key relationships, and guiding Ijams on its path of strategic growth while honoring its culture, values, and public trust. The role will appeal to a leader who thrives in complex environments, values collaboration, and is energized by the opportunity to balance continuity with thoughtful evolution. KEY STRATEGIC PRIORITIES...

Senior Safety Officer Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN Are you passionate about preventing injuries, building effective safety programs, and partnering with operational teams to create safer workplaces? Vanderbilt University's Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) team is seeking an experienced Senior Safety Officer to help advance occupational safety across one of the nation's premier research universities. This position provides a unique opportunity to support a diverse range of operations, including facilities maintenance, construction activities, building services, grounds operations, utility and powerhouse functions, and skilled trades. As Vanderbilt continues to expand its national footprint, you'll help develop and implement innovative safety programs that protect employees and support operational excellence. What You'll Do As a key member of the EHSS team, you'll help lead and continuously improve programs involving: Occupational...

Seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to support our underground storage tanks (UST) program and serve as a Technical Assistance Specialist for our Wastewater & Onsite Programs Division. In this role, you will: Coordinate, prepare, and deliver courses pertinent to USTs, site remediation, and cleanup funding. Develop self-paced courses, training videos, in-person events, and other educational projects that support the work of states, Tribes, and federal agencies across the country. Coordinate and provide technical assistance for wastewater utilities. Coordinate internal team meetings, supervise part-time Technical Assistance Providers, and track assistance activities and spending on travel and supplies. Our ideal candidate will have: A NEIWPCC Member State (ME, VT, RI, MA, CT, NY or NH) Wastewater Operator’s Certification (Class I or higher) or be capable of earning that certification within the first eighteen months of employment.  Experience with UST...

Join the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve (HRNERR), one of 30 reserves established in the US to promote informed management of the Nation’s estuaries and coastal habitats. NEIWPCC is seeking a stewardship assistant to join our collaborative team and assist with assessing, protecting, managing, and restoring Hudson River Estuary habitats, including shorelines, tidal wetlands, and submerged aquatic vegetation beds. What you will do: Implement, monitor, and adaptatively manage habitat restoration and enhancement projects. Monitor and manage invasive species and support water quality, sediment, vegetation, fish, and wildlife monitoring in tidal wetland, shoreline, and shallow water habitats. Assess and map reserve habitats and natural resources. Enter and analyze data, prepare summary reports, and develop reserve website content and updates. Coordinate volunteer outreach and events. Collect seeds, propagate native plants, and manage greenhouse plants...

Assistant Professor of Watershed Science and Management College: College of Science and Engineering - 323 College Dept/School: Environmental Sciences - 32351 Vacancy Number: 16F-790 Position Number: 676 Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks to hire a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Watershed Science and Management starting 9 August 2027. The workload for this position is 50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% service. This is not a remote position, and the candidate may need to teach both in person and online. The successful candidate is expected to teach 5 courses per year (fall and spring semesters). Courses taught will include Introduction to Environmental Sciences (EVS 195), Wetlands Ecology and Management (EVS 489), and one or more of the following courses:• EVS 410: Environmental Modeling• EVS 518: Fundamentals of Applied...

Assistant Professor of Natural Resource Management University of North Carolina Wilmington College College of Science and Engineering - 323 College Dept/School Environmental Sciences - 32351 Vacancy Number 16F-789 Position Number 653 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position The Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks to hire a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Avian Wildlife Conservation and Management starting 9 August 2027. The workload for this position is 50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% service. This is not a remote position, and the candidate may need to teach both in person and online. The successful candidate is expected to teach 5 courses per year (fall and spring semesters) while maintaining research-active status. Courses taught will include Introduction to Environmental Sciences (EVS 195), Wildlife Field Methods for Conservation-Birds (EVS 440/541),...

About Casey Trees In pursuit of its mission to restore, enhance and protect the tree canopy of the nation’s capital, Casey Trees (CT) delivers a broad base of programs and services to the DC Metro area. The organization plants more than 6,500 trees each year grown at our own nursery; cares and maintains those trees; conserves greenspace; conducts school and community-based youth STEM programming; and advocates for stronger policies and laws to preserve trees across the area. Casey Trees emphasizes innovative solutions and working with diverse partners to advance and promote tree canopy solutions that meet the needs of the communities that we serve.  Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the fiscal health of the organization, the strategic growth of its philanthropic revenue, and external communications. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a senior member of the leadership team, the CFO brings equal discipline and creativity to...

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a   Regional Financial Services Manager (Environmental Planner 5)  within the Southwest Region Office. This is a project position that is currently funded through June 30, 2027. Location: Southwest Region Office in   Lacey, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of three days per week is required in the office (Monday-Wednesday preferred). Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by August 18, 2026 Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed. Duties The Regional Financial Services Manager is responsible for overseeing comprehensive financial management...

Help to protect drinking water in Maine! Seeking an Assistant Environmental Analyst to support the Subsurface Wastewater Unit’s licensing and permitting efforts, and provide collaborative assistance for Maine’s Drinking Water Program. What You’ll Do: Support the Subsurface Wastewater Unit’s Cert Tracker database and licensing functions. Process permit reconciliations, communicate with and educate town officials on permitting and payment issues. Serve as the administrator for the Maine Water Well Commission by coordinating monthly meetings, meeting logistics and attendee travel, as well as compiling meeting agendas and meeting minutes. Assist with variance requests and examinations for the Maine State Site Evaluator program. Provide QA/QC of data entry functions, and assist with data improvement projects. Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, with at least one year of related experience. Outstanding...

NEIWPCC is seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to serve as a Permit Writer. The goal of this position is to protect human and environmental health by developing permits that control the discharge of pollutants to surface water and groundwater. Permit writing is complex and involves analysis and sound judgement, and this is a great opportunity to learn about environmental compliance while helping to protect water throughout the state.  What You’ll Do As a NEIWPCC Environmental Analyst, you will become an essential member of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program (DWSP2). You will: Work with permittees, their representatives, engineers and various members of the public on municipal and industrial wastewater State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permits within Source Water Protection areas to ensure permits are up to date and address new and evolving challenges to protecting public water supplies.  Assist with permit development and renewals,...