Environmental Manager Jobs in California

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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Senior General Manager - Environmental Services

  • Greenbrae, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Greenbrae, CA
  • 20 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...

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...

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

  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 7 hours ago

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

Senior Manager, Environmental Sustainability

  • Glendale, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 3 days ago

Preferred: Masters degree in environmental science The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $151,000.00-$202,500.00 per year....

Environmental Manager (Heavy Civil)

  • Riverside, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 4 days ago

Environmental Manager Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Construcion Management, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or closely related field and a minimum of 5...

Forester - District (Coast Forestry District)

  • Fortuna, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fortuna, CA
  • 5 days ago

We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our...

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping...

Environmental Health/Safety Manager

  • Victorville, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Victorville, CA
  • 6 days ago

Required: expert knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations and policies, procedures, and programs....

Environmental Health & Safety Manager 2

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work...

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping...

Environmental Services Manager

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago

Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry. Crothall serves many of...

Environmental Services Manager

  • Long Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA
  • 7 days ago

Crothall Healthcare Crothall Healthcare is a Compass One Company that provides specialized, high-quality, innovative, and responsive support services exclusively to the healthcare industry....

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 8 days ago

To thrive as our Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager, you will lead efforts to foster a culture of safety and drive continuous improvement (CI) across our Operations facilities, Field Sales...

Environmental Manager - California Region

  • Corona, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 9 days ago

We have an immediate opening for an Environmental Manager based in Corona, California....

Forester

  • Ukiah, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • Ukiah, CA
  • 9 days ago

Overview Mendocino Redwood Company (MRC) is looking Foresters to fill full-time Forestry positions in Ukiah, CA. This is an exempt position at an annual base salary of $72,000.00 and includes...

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Salary for Environmental Manager Jobs in California

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 Manager positions.



Highest Education Level

Environmental Managers in California 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 Managers in California
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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