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Home > Explore Career Paths > Environmental Specialist |
Environmental specialists help organizations understand and follow environmental regulations that protect the environment and wildlife. Regulations are a very complicated body of law at the federal, state, and local levels. Environmental specialists work with the organization's engineers and scientists, outside contractors, and government regulators. Their responsibilities include:
• obtaining detailed information about government regulations; • reviewing and interpreting environmental regulations and making recommendations to supervisors; • coordinating, conducting, and monitoring environmental studies; • preparing technical reports and documents. Education: Four year degree in environmental science, geography, environmental engineering, urban planning, or related fields Certificates, licenses: No Desirable traits and skills: Love for nature and the outdoors; problem solver; attention to detail; strong communication skills For more information: Georgia Association of Water Professionals 2121 New Market Pkwy. Suite 144 Marietta, GA 30067 http://www.gawp.org U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water (4101M) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 2 http://www.epa.gov/OW/0460 |