Environmental Director Jobs in Tennessee

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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Environmental Services - Manager in Training

  • Jackson, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, TN
  • 4 days ago

Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we...

Plant Environmental Health Safety Manager

  • Loudon, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Loudon, TN
  • 14 days ago

Working knowledge of industrial hygiene, environmental compliance, OSHA regulations, and emergency response protocols. Demonstrated success in building and maintaining a strong safety culture....

Environmental Services Manager - NHC Pulaski

  • Pulaski, TN
  • 24 days ago
  • Pulaski, TN
  • 24 days ago

Environmental Services Manager at NHC Pulaski NHC Pulaski is looking for a FULL TIME Environmental Services Manager to join our team! The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for leading,...

Environmental Manager

  • Carthage, TN
  • 25 days ago
  • Carthage, TN
  • 25 days ago

Provides Environmental Compliance direction to 25-35 salaried employees and 250-500 hourly employees....

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager - Radiological Safety

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 25 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 25 days ago

regulations and initiatives: Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Clean Air Act (include NESHAPs), SARA reporting, Safety Data Sheets, Spill Reporting, Groundwater Monitoring, Waste Minimization, Pollution...

Manager- Environmental Services Full Time Days

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Environmental Services Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of environmental services within East Tennessee Children's Hospital. This role ensures that...

Environmental Services Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Environmental Services Manager you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity...

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager North America Supply Chain

  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 30+ days ago

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager is responsible for managing day to day safety and compliance operations for Nike Distribution Center Shelby in Memphis, Tennessee. The EHS Manager...

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

General Information Job ID ATR52001 Posting Job Title Environmental Health & Safety Manager Locations TN Knoxville F&B Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 02-Jun-2025 Relocation Support No...

Environmental Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ days ago

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 5 years of experience in landfill engineering or environmental compliance in air, water, and solid waste....

Environmental Services Manager

  • Milan, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Milan, TN
  • 45+ days ago

Environmental Services Manager locations Milan Hospital time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R-202510331 Category: Support Services City: Milan State: Tennessee...

Environmental Manager

  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ days ago

compliance, ecological assessment and restoration, mitigation, socioeconomic and community studies, and environmental compliance monitoring during construction....

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

  • Lexington, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lexington, TN
  • 90+ days ago

regulations....

Locations: India, Philippines or Romania Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than...

Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Jerome Ave

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 90+ days ago

Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies....

Demographic Data for Tennessee

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Salary for Environmental Director Jobs in Tennessee

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireEnvironmental research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Environmental Director positions.



Highest Education Level

Environmental Directors in Tennessee offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.8%
Master's Degree
31.5%
Doctorate Degree
5.7%
High School or GED
5.5%
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 in Tennessee
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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