Environmental Director Jobs

An Environmental Director plays a pivotal role in the environmental industry by overseeing the environmental performance of public and private sector organizations. This entails developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental strategies to promote sustainable development. They ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep up-to-date with new regulatory initiatives. They also work on environmental audits and assessments, identifying and managing environmental risks. Additionally, they promote and raise awareness about the impact of emerging environmental issues.

Important skills for an Environmental Director include strong leadership and communication skills, a keen analytical mind, and excellent project management abilities. They should have a thorough understanding of environmental laws and regulations. Certification in environmental management or a related field is typically required, along with substantial experience in the industry. Prior job roles a person might hold before becoming an Environmental Director include Environmental Scientist, Environmental Consultant, or Environmental Manager. These positions provide the necessary background and experience needed to successfully oversee an organization's environmental strategies and initiatives.

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Weyerhaeuser

Silviculture Forester

This position is part of the North Louisiana/ Arkansas Region in Southern Timberlands and will report to the Crossett Area Manager. It is a full-time, exempt position located near Crossett, AR....

Senior General Manager - Environmental Services

  • Greenbrae, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Greenbrae, CA
  • 19 days ago

Role Overview: Join a great team where people, patients, clients, and community are at the heart of everything we do!! Sodexo is seeking a Senior General Manager of Environmental Services for...

Procurement Forester

  • Mansfield, AR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mansfield, AR
  • 30+ days ago

The Procurement Forester must be willing and able to build the relationships with landowners, loggers, and timber dealers necessary to procure a consistent supply of high-quality logs for the...

Director of Environmental Services

  • Ronceverte, WV
  • 10 hours ago
  • Ronceverte, WV
  • 10 hours ago

Compensation Range: $17-19 per hour Overview: Role: Environmental Services Department Manager Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as an Account Manager, leading housekeeping, laundry,...

Environmental Services Manager

  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Battle Creek, MI
  • 10 hours ago

Role: Environmental Services Department Manager Pay Rate: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as an Account Manager, leading housekeeping, laundry, and floor care teams in a long-term care...

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

  • Newark, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Newark, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Cargills size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. Cargill is a family company providing...

Supervisor - Environmental Services

  • Fargo, ND
  • 45+ days ago
  • Fargo, ND
  • 45+ days ago

Careers With Purpose Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement...

Forestry Workers / Asst. Forest Manager

  • Laie, HI
  • 3 hours ago
  • Laie, HI
  • 3 hours ago

FIELD/FOREST WORKERS / ASSISTANT FOREST MANAGER We have immediate openings for forestry workers. This position is located on Oahu in our forests at Gunstock Ranch, Laie and in Haleiwa. Hawaiian...

Safety and Environmental Manager

  • Hickory, NC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Hickory, NC
  • 3 hours ago

Safety and Environmental Manager About the Role Essity North America Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking an experienced Risk, Environmental, Safety & Health (RESH) Manager to support...

Health Safety And Environmental Manager

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 3 hours ago

Essential Skills Experience with PSM and environmental compliance in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in root cause analysis and workers' compensation management....

Environmental Health And Safety Manager

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 hours ago

Previous leadership experience in Environmental Management and Compliance, including air, water, waste management....

Supervisor - Environmental

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 3 hours ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 3 hours ago

Ensure environmental compliance staff is aware of emerging issues regarding environmental regulations and attend ESH related training applicable to each position....

Environmental Services Manager

  • Logansport, IN
  • 3 hours ago
  • Logansport, IN
  • 3 hours ago

Job Description : Provides leadership and assistance on a daily basis Assigns, directs, and applies "forward thinking" so that EVS staff effort is efficient and maximized Helps create and maintain...

Assistant Field Manager, Environmental (Job #325) ($88,566 - $97,728)

  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or a related field preferred....

Environmental Services Manager 2Nd Shift

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 7 hours ago

Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 10 Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to...

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Salary for Environmental Director Jobs Nationwide

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Directors offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.7%
Master's Degree
31.6%
Doctorate Degree
5.7%
High School or GED
5.6%
Associate's Degree
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Environmental Directors
2-4 years
25.7%
4-6 years
19.3%
1-2 years
15.9%
10+ years
14.8%
8-10 years
13.7%
6-8 years
7.3%
None
3.3%


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