Environmental Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

An Environmental Manager in the environmental industry is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental strategies, policies, and programs that promote sustainable development. They conduct environmental audits and assessments, identify and reduce environmental risks, and manage the development of environmental programs. They also ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep abreast of changes in environmental standards and legislation. Their objective is to control the impact of an organization's operations on the environment, ensuring legal and corporate environmental obligations are met, and reducing carbon footprint.

Important skills for this role include excellent project management skills, strong knowledge of environmental legislation, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to influence and negotiate. They should ideally hold a degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or a related field, and professional certifications like Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) or Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA) can be advantageous. Prior roles that could lead to becoming an Environmental Manager could include Environmental Officer, Environmental Consultant, or Environmental Analyst.

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Supervisor Environmental Services - E

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities As a Medical Assistant Float at Dignity Health Medical Foundation clinics, now part of CommonSpirit Health, you'll keep the day running smoothly and efficiently for your patients...

Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 2 days ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology...

Supervisor Environmental Services

  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Cruz, CA (24 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Overview Dominican Oaks is a beautiful 206-apartment retirement community located in a quiet, wooded setting behind Dominican Santa Cruz Hospital where we have served our community for over 25...

Environmental Services - Manager in Training

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Compensation Range Starting pay range: $21.00 - 26.00/hourly, DOE Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and...

Senior Technical Environmental Planning Manager

  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 10 days ago

Management and preparation of documentation compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a variety of project scopes and clients....

Environmental Services Manager

  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Fremont, CA (16 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Compensation Range: Starting Pay Rate: $21.00 - 26.00/hourly Overview: Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as an Account Manager, leading housekeeping, laundry, and floor care teams in a...

Assistant Director - Environmental Services Department

  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 11 days ago

Full Job Description Assistant Director Environmental Services Department City of San Jose, California Annual Salary: $178,713.34 - $288,700.62 DOE/DOQ? The City of San Jose is seeking an...

Energy Conservation Manager (AMES JPL)

  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (10 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in Energy Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; Masters degree preferred....

Manager, Environmental Health and Occupational Safety (EHS) - West Coast

  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 23 days ago

Support the development, planning, and implementation of EHS and other related policies and procedures for 5-10 companies with 3,000 to 6,000 total employees. Monitor assigned companies to ensure...

Environmental Health & Safety Manager, NA

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Fire/Life Safety Hazardous Substances Handling Waste Management Ergonomics Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Risk Assessment and Mitigation methodology 3rd Party Safety Supplier Management...

Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability

  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (3 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 26 days ago

Company Description Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. Our vision is a...

Environmental Manager

  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (18 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Master's degree in environmental science, engineering, planning or other related field. Experience with Title V air permitting and compliance, with emergency backup generators....

Environmental Health & Safety Manager

  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Milpitas, CA (6 miles from San Jose, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies....

Human Resources Manager - Environmental Solutions

  • San Jose, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 90+ days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: With limited and general direction from an Area Director, Human Resources, the Human Resources Manager acts as a business partner with the local management team to effectively...

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Salary for Environmental Manager Jobs in San Jose, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Environmental Managers in San Jose, CA 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 Managers in San Jose, CA
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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