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Also known as: Environmental Compliance Officer, Environmental Specialist, Environmental Policy Manager, Environmental Risk Manager
You arrive at Mid-State Manufacturing before most, the hum of machinery already a faint backdrop. Your first stop is your office, where you grab a coffee and settle in. You log into *EnviroTrack Pro*, your environmental management software, to scan the compliance dashboard. Several upcoming permit renewals for wastewater discharge pop up, requiring attention. You also check emails for any urgent regulatory alerts from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or internal issues reported overnight. Your day's schedule starts to form in your mind, prioritizing a site audit.
The outlook for Environmental Compliance Managers is growing through 2035. You can advance your career by moving into roles like Senior Environmental Compliance Manager or even Director of Environmental Affairs, focusing on broader environmental strategy and leadership within an organization.
Career ladder
Often before this role
Where it can lead
$70,000 - $95,000 per year
Estimated for US-wide average
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum educational requirement for this position
Based on job level & field
Environmental Science
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Environmental Studies
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law
Bachelor • Law & Public Administration • 4 years
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Bachelor • Nature & Environment • 4 years
Environmental Geosciences
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Bachelor • Social Sciences • 4 years