Environmental Director Jobs in Virginia

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 Health and Safety Manager

  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 1 day ago

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Fire Protection Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Health Physics, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline...

Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

  • Boydton, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Boydton, VA
  • 3 days ago

in Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related field AND 3+ years Environmental Health and Safety Worldwide Regulations experience OR equivalent experience....

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience...

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

  • South Boston, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • South Boston, VA
  • 5 days ago

Overview JoinReynolds Consumer Productsand Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting,...

Environmental Manager - Northeast Region

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 7 days ago

Responsibilities Lead the environmental compliance & permitting for the construction operations. Identify, assess and reduce environmental risks to the company. Update environnemental plans....

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Environmental Services Manager

  • Winchester, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • Winchester, VA
  • 7 days ago

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

Senior Business Development Manager (Environmental Services)

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 8 days ago

What You'll Do Work directly with the Director of Environmental Services, Principals, engineering staff, and both current and prospective clients to implement business development strategies...

Regional Safety, Health and Environmental Manager-Virginia & DC

  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA
  • 9 days ago

Join Our Team! Sunbelt Rentals strives to be the customer's first choice in the equipment rental industry. From pumps to scaffolding to general construction tools, we aim to be the only call...

Corporate Environmental Manager

  • Pulaski, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Pulaski, VA
  • 9 days ago

What You'll Do: Environmental Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive environmental compliance programs Monitor and interpret new and evolving environmental regulations to ensure...

Regional Account Manager- Environmental Services

  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 9 days ago

Shamrock provides wastewater treatment, waste management, emergency response, industrial services and transportations services....

State Forest Manager-Cumberland State Forest

  • Cumberland, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Cumberland, VA
  • 11 days ago

Title: State Forest Manager-Cumberland State Forest State Role Title: Natural Resource Manager I Hiring Range: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Department of Forestry Location: Cumberland...

You should have: Proven experience of successfully managing EIA projects, environmental assessment methods and applicable planning legislation The ability to work collaboratively as part of an established...

Managed Services - Salesforce Test Environment Manager

  • Richmond, VA
  • 15 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 15 days ago

Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Managed Services Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge...

Health Safety Environment Manager

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 18 days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 18 days ago

Responsibilities Allan Myers is looking for an experienced, dedicated, and driven Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager to join our elite team of professionals working on big and exciting...

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER 1st SHIFT

  • Falls Church, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Falls Church, VA
  • 19 days ago

Salary: 52,000.00 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 10 Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for Environmental Director Jobs in Virginia

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 Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
47.7%
Master's Degree
31.6%
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 Virginia
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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