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How much do brownfields jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for brownfields in the United States is $49,486.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Brownfields Project Manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Brownfields Project Manager, you generally need a background in environmental science, engineering, or urban planning, often supported by a relevant degree and experience with site remediation. Familiarity with environmental assessment tools, GIS software, EPA regulations, and project management certifications is highly valuable. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for managing complex redevelopment projects. These competencies ensure projects meet regulatory standards, secure funding, and achieve successful site revitalization for community benefit.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in brownfields redevelopment projects?

Professionals involved in brownfields redevelopment often encounter challenges such as navigating complex environmental regulations, coordinating with multiple stakeholders (including government agencies, property owners, and community groups), and addressing potential contamination risks. Additionally, securing funding and incentives for remediation can be a hurdle, as these projects frequently require significant upfront investment. Overcoming these challenges requires strong project management skills, collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What are brownfields?

Brownfields are properties where the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants may complicate the property's expansion, redevelopment, or reuse. These sites are often former industrial or commercial locations, such as factories or gas stations, which may have left behind environmental contamination. Redeveloping brownfields can revitalize communities by making use of otherwise underutilized land while addressing environmental and health concerns. The process often involves site assessment, cleanup, and collaboration between public and private entities to ensure safe and productive reuse.

What is the difference between Brownfields vs Environmental Technicians?

AspectBrownfieldsEnvironmental Technicians
Required CredentialsEnvironmental certifications, environmental science or engineering degreesEnvironmental certifications, associate or bachelor’s degrees in environmental science or related fields
Work EnvironmentRemediation sites, contaminated land, urban redevelopment projectsLaboratories, field sites, environmental testing locations
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies, environmental consulting firms, urban redevelopment projectsEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, industrial sites

Environmental Technicians often work on testing and monitoring environmental conditions, while Brownfields professionals focus on assessing and remediating contaminated sites for redevelopment. Both roles require environmental knowledge and certifications, but their daily tasks and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Brownfields job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,486 per year, or $23.8 per hour.
Contaminated Sites Coordinator

Contaminated Sites Coordinator

Bristol Bay Native Association

Dillingham, AK • On-site

$21.88 - $28/hr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Contaminated Sites Coordinator
OBJECTIVE: Coordinate with Bristol Bay communities and other entities to assess, clean up, and redevelop contaminated sites, referred to as "Brownfield".
QUALIFICATIONS:
Job qualifications are stated below as Essential Job Results. The Essential Job Results are what the employee must be able to accomplish in order to be competent in the job. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to accomplish these results.
Job knowledge / documentation required. Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences or similar field preferred. Relevant work experience or education may be substituted at BBNA discretion. Strong writing skills and proficiency with word processing, database software programs, virtual meeting software, and cloud storage platforms are required. Familiarity with the Bristol Bay region and ability to communicate with local governments in the region and with state and federal agencies is especially important. Ability to work independently and accomplish job results within deadlines with minimal supervision. Complete achievement of certain of the above specifications may not be required if, in the opinion of BBNA, a particular candidate possesses significant offsetting characteristics, such as accomplishments, experience, education, or estimate of future potential.
Travel Requirements: Requires statewide and in region travel on aircraft, small aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, snow machines, and marine vessels. Physical demands: Nature of position requires ability to climb in and out of small aircraft, ATVs, and boats; work extended periods of time at meetings, in field locations with exposure to outdoor weather and uneven terrain; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS
Implements BBNA's 128a Tribal Response Program
by
  • Identifying and cataloging potential Brownfield sites from existing tribal sources, through new outreach, and on-site surveys that may include sites within the region but outside of particular villages;
  • Developing a regional Brownfield site inventory and database and managing a public record of sites addressed and proposed to be addressed by the state cleanup program;
  • Conduct prioritization meetings that will enable tribes to prioritize sites in accordance with their potential economic value and their level of severity (and other factors), and ultimately to facilitate cleanup activities;
  • Coordinating with villages to incorporate information into the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Brownfield abandoned contaminated sites database.
  • Assisting the ADEC with site-specific Brownfield assessments (i.e., providing background, history, maps, etc.).
  • Coordinating with the tribes and ADEC/EPA to identify sites that are ready for environmental audit, Phase 1 environmental site assessment, or site characterization.
  • Assisting tribes in writing applications for ADEC/EPA environmental services for eligible brownfield sites.
  • Participating in relevant trainings, workshops, meetings, webinars, and Brownfield forms to improve programmatic and environmental knowledge.
  • Creating and maintaining outreach materials (e.g. newsletter, webpage content/updates on BBNA website) designed to educate communities in the region about the program, funding opportunities, and other relevant information.
  • Monitor and respond to federal and state environmental issues.

Provide Fiscal Management
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  • Coordinating with supervisor on budgetary and contractual obligations for Brownfields Program Cooperative Agreement.
  • Ensuring timely submittal of programmatic and financial reports to funding agencies.
  • Prepare funding request for next grant cycle.

Keeps Management Informed
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  • Establishing a relationship with village councils and tribal environmental program staff through which they are able to communicate their needs and concerns relative to Brownfield site assessments, cleanups, and redevelopment.
  • Submitting comprehensive monthly reports to Natural Resources Department Director.
  • Prepare draft quarterly reports for Environmental Program Manager to finalize for submission to the EPA Brownfields Program Officer.
  • Preparing program goals, activities and outcomes for Natural Resources Department annual operating plan as well as mid-year and annual reports.
  • Developing and /maintaining a system for retrieving data and files.

Travel in and out of region
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  • Scheduling well planned trips to provide services to Tribes and that are responsive to requests for on-site assistance.
  • Participating in conferences and workshops designed to ensure communications and exchange of significant information between tribal, state and federal agencies, and other organizations.

Monitors and improves program and service quality.
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  • Participating on BBNA, regional and external organization project planning teams and committees, and conference planning groups.
  • Preparing presentations, handouts and other outreach materials to educate and involve villages in addressing Brownfields.
  • Participating on BBNA project planning teams, such as community planning groups, conference planning groups, and devising ways to improve overall effectiveness of program.

Protects program integrity and client privacy
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  • Abiding by BBNA's policies in regard to confidential information and keeping any confidential information gained through employment at BBNA absolutely confidential during and after this employment.
  • Follow protocol regarding the treatment of and inclusion of sensitive tribal information to be incorporated into inventory of potential Brownfield sites.

Contributes to the overall team effort
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  • Welcoming new and different work requirements, exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization, and, helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.
  • Helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.

WAGE: Part time, $21,333 -$27,300 ($21.88-$28.00 Hourly Rate)
REPORTS TO: Environmental Program Manager
DUTY STATION: Dillingham Central Office
Tagged as: Remote (in-region)
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