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DHO - Environmental Specialist 1

Medford, OR · On-site

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Requisition ID: 181806 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery Department: Environmental Market: Corporate Home Office Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The ...

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Environment Health Specialist I

Gloucester, VA · On-site

$45K - $46K/yr

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The position of Environmental Health Specialist I performs environmental health duties at the entry level as a trainee. Employees are typically new hires in formal and on-the-job training in one or ...

EHS Specialist

Morristown, TN · On-site

$45K - $65K/yr

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AB_5010688 As our Safety & Environmental Specialist, you will champion a secure, accident-free ... The ideal candidate can be entry-level with a recent Bachelor's degree in a related field OR a ...

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Environmental Permitting Specialist

Topeka, KS

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Entry-level candidates encouraged to apply! Great benefits with a great company! Job Title: Environmental Permitting Specialist The Environmental Permitting Specialist supports a diverse portfolio of ...

Commercial Cleaner

Freeland, MI

$12 - $14/hr

After-Hours Commercial Environmental Specialist * Location: Freeland, MI * Shift: 2nd Shift / Evening Hours (Flexible schedule, No Weekends) * Employment Type: Part-Time / Entry-Level Janitorial Are ...

Commercial Cleaner

Freeland, MI · On-site

$12 - $14/hr

After-Hours Commercial Environmental Specialist * Location: Freeland, MI * Shift: 2nd Shift / Evening Hours (Flexible schedule, No Weekends) * Employment Type: Part-Time / Entry-Level Janitorial Are ...

Please use this recruitment (#18-002428-0004) to apply for the Ongoing Environmental Health Specialist Trainee.**\r\n\r\n GRADE 15\r\n Main Purpose of Job This is the entry level of work at a local ...

Please use this recruitment (#18-002428-0004) to apply for the Ongoing Environmental Health Specialist Trainee.**\r\n\r\n GRADE 15\r\n Main Purpose of Job This is the entry level of work at a local ...

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How much do entry level environmental specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level environmental specialist in the United States is $61,001.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $73,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on as an entry level environmental specialist?

As an Entry Level Environmental Specialist, you will typically support a variety of environmental assessments, site inspections, and data collection activities. Your tasks may include sampling soil, water, or air; preparing field reports; assisting with environmental compliance audits; and helping senior staff with research and documentation. You can also expect to collaborate with engineers, scientists, and regulatory agencies to ensure projects meet environmental standards. This role provides hands-on experience across different settings, from office work to field visits, and serves as a strong foundation for career advancement in environmental consulting or compliance.

What is the difference between Entry Level Environmental Specialist vs Environmental Technician?

AspectEntry Level Environmental SpecialistEnvironmental Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in environmental science or related field; certifications like OSHA or HAZWOPER are commonAssociate's or bachelor's degree; certifications such as HAZWOPER often preferred
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, fieldwork, environmental assessmentsFieldwork, sampling, site inspections
Employer & Industry UsageEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, industrial companiesEnvironmental service companies, government agencies, manufacturing plants

Both roles involve environmental data collection and compliance, but Entry Level Environmental Specialists often have broader responsibilities including reporting and planning, while Environmental Technicians focus more on sampling and field data collection. The Specialist role typically requires a bachelor's degree and offers more analytical tasks, whereas Technicians may have more hands-on sampling duties with similar certifications.

What does an entry level environmental specialist do?

An Entry Level Environmental Specialist assists in monitoring and managing environmental programs to ensure compliance with regulations and promote environmental protection. Their tasks often include collecting soil, water, or air samples, conducting site inspections, preparing reports, and supporting environmental assessments. They typically work under the supervision of senior specialists and help organizations minimize their environmental impact. This role is a great starting point for those interested in environmental science, policy, or management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an entry level environmental specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Entry Level Environmental Specialist, you typically need a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, along with foundational knowledge of environmental regulations and field sampling techniques. Familiarity with GIS software, environmental monitoring equipment, and data analysis tools is commonly required. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills help you effectively collaborate with colleagues and present findings. These competencies ensure accurate data collection, regulatory compliance, and meaningful contributions to environmental protection efforts.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Environmental Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,001 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

DHO - Environmental Specialist 1

Kiewit Corporation

Medford, OR • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


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7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 137 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 80 rated construction


Job description

Requisition ID: 181806 

Job Level: Entry Level 

Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Delivery 

Department: Environmental 

Market: Corporate Home Office 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

The Environmental Technical Systems Analyst is responsible for the daily production support and maintenance of a variety of Kiewit's Field Enablement software solutions that support the Environmental department and their business processes. The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and dynamic team player that will resolve incidents and complete service requests within established service level expectations and provide best practice recommendations. This position will report to the Vice President of Environmental.  


 

District Overview

This is a technical position in the Environmental District. 

Location

This position is located at 1555 E McAndrews Road, Medford, OR 97504.

Responsibilities

    Ability to maintain department SharePoint site, grant access, and create forms within SharePoint.    
    Ability to Build PowerBI dashboards with data collected within InEight, to include troubleshooting, and automating data population of dashboard.
    Granting access in InEight Core and to specific projects, building forms, reporting, troubleshooting.
    Provide training about InEight to project and district staff, but via written, virtual, and in person training.
    Provide front-line primary functional and technical support to end users on various issues/problems
    Manage Smartsheet license for environmental department, creating new Smartsheets as needed and manage access.
    Manage Material Safety Data sheet online (MSDSOnline) to create user accounts and project directories.
    Drive the usage and adoption of electronic tools to help projects and districts be more efficient with environmental compliance.
    Conduct periodic trainings on electronic solutions with district and project personnel.
    Develop Standard Operationg Procedures for project and district personnel to use.
    Make timely decisions with well-developed judgment, while considering alternatives, risks, and other critical decision factors
    Be a subject matter expert in the products supported and have an advanced understanding of the related business processes 
    Have an acute understanding that our business partners depend on our services and know how to respond to that dependency via acknowledgement, updates and resolution
    Quickly and accurately prioritize incidents and follow internal incident management protocol
    Troubleshoot and resolve tickets within defined service level expectation
    Engage in appropriate escalation management activities
    Work with IT vendors/hosting partners as needed to gain issue resolution and ensure performance of 3rd party solutions.
    Work collaboratively with other Kiewit Technology Group teams to ensure communications and processes are completed with seamless service delivery
    Pro-actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement within the team and department and act upon findings to initiate improvements, presenting ideas in a persuasive way to gain support.
    Provide quality customer service to all customers
    Maintain professional knowledge and skills through proactive self-study of relevant technologies and processes
    Create and update knowledge base articles and additional support documentation
    Participate in the service transition of new products/enhancements into steady state support and maintenance


 

Qualifications

    3 years supporting SharePoint
    3 years of PowerBI experience
    Strong relationship building and interpersonal communication skills
    Highly motivated, self-starting and self-directed
    Desire and ability to prioritize customer service above all else
    Ability to adapt to fast-paced dynamic business conditions
    Strong sense of urgency and ownership paired with patience and understanding
    Understanding of incident and problem management
    Ability to multi-task, work independently and as a part of multiple teams
    Ability to manage a variety of technically challenging tasks effectively
    Must be able to prioritize, organize and accomplish work efficiently
    Demonstrated initiative with ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
    Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to present information both to technical and non-technical customers/stakeholders, in appropriate media and form
    Ability to travel, usually with notice, to Kiewit projects to conduct training with project personnel.  Travel includes North America; U.S. Canada & Mexico.
    College degree in an Information Technology related field such as MIS or Computer Science, or equivalent work experience preferred.
    3 years demonstrated ability of communication with 3rd party vendors to resolve complex issues.
    3 years proven ability managing a wide range of technical issues with little to no documentation
    3 years of demonstrated ability in dealing with internal stake holders. 
    3 years' experience in delivering projects on short notice
    A basic understanding of SNOW is helfpul

Other Requirements:
    Regular, reliable attendance
    Work productively and meet deadlines timely
    Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
    Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
    Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


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Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering's Design-Build team is driving clients to turn to Kiewit during all stages of design-build projects. Through our integrated design and construction approach, our multi-disciplinary team works together to improve schedule, control costs and minimize risk. Our construction-focused engineers work collaboratively with our estimators and builders to design solutions that are innovative, constructible, and designed with a focus on safety. Clients benefit from the proven processes and tools used by Kiewit to minimize project risk. We are an in-house resource that supports projects throughout the company. Our staff shares experiences gained, innovative concepts, and best practices for all projects that we support.

Industry

Construction materials wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1884