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Aep

Environmental Coord Prin

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following ... cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies. * Promote ...

Aep

Environmental Coord Prin

Rocky Mount, VA · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following ... cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies. * Promote ...

Aep

Environmental Coord Prin

Christiansburg, VA · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following ... cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies. * Promote ...

Aep

Environmental Coord Prin

Bluefield, VA · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following ... cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies. * Promote ...

Aep

Environmental Coord Prin

Woodlawn, VA · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following ... cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies. * Promote ...

Aep

Environmental Coord Prin

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following ... cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies. * Promote ...

Aep

Environmental Coord Prin

Pulaski, VA · On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following ... cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies. * Promote ...

Geotech-Environmental Solutions, LLC

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Geotechnical Drill Crew Member

Powhatan, VA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

Site cleanup and organization * Learning safe rig operations Certifications (often trained after hire): OSHA 10 within 90 days, First Aid/CPR within 1 year. Company Description G-ES provides third ...

Republic Services

ES Field Technician I-1

Richmond, VA · On-site

$17.65 - $24.25/hr

The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I performs operational functions related to ... PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling ...

Republic Services

ES Field Technician I-1

Richmond, VA · On-site

$17.65 - $24.25/hr

The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I performs operational functions related to ... PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling ...

Republic Services

ES Field Technician I-2

Richmond, VA · On-site

$17.65 - $24.25/hr

The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I performs operational functions related to ... PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for environmental cleanup in Virginia is $66,498.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $79,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Environmental Cleanup job involves the removal of hazardous materials, pollutants, and contaminants from the environment to restore safe conditions. Workers in this field clean up oil spills, hazardous waste sites, and other polluted areas, often following strict safety and environmental regulations. They may use specialized equipment, protective gear, and chemical treatments to contain and eliminate hazards. This work is critical for preventing environmental damage and ensuring public health and safety.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Cleanup job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,498 per year, or $32 per hour.

Environmental Coord Prin

Aep

Lynchburg, VA • On-site

$98K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

The Environmental Coordinator Principal is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. Responsibilities include ensuring direct reports meet performance and development goals, providing training, guidance and other necessary support to business unit leadership and staff on applicable environmental requirements, identifying applicable environmental requirements associated with Company assets and projects, and coordinating with the appropriate business unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following environmental programs:
Above ground and underground storage tanks,
Transportation of hazardous materials,
Solid and hazardous waste management,
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures,
Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control,
Oil and chemical spill response and management,
Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting,
Asbestos and PCB management,
Pollution prevention,
Environmental site assessments, and
Emergency planning, and community right-to-know.
Key competencies of this position are technical expertise, planning and organization ability, problem solving, written and oral communication skills and initiative. Must be able to work autonomously and with limited to no supervision and assume manager responsibilities in the absence of direct management.

Job Description

* This position can be located at any office within the Appalachin Power footprint in the state of Virginia*

What you'll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

  • Coordinate and implement all environmental activities and policies in the assigned region(s) to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals. Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures. Communicate deviations appropriately.
  • Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials.
  • Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies.
  • Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
  • Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects.
  • Coordinate and respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters.
  • Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.
  • Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services.
  • Ensure direct reports are meeting job expectations. Motivate direct reports by providing feedback and skills development as well as perform administrative duties associated with the management of direct reports such as time approval and performance evaluations.


What we're looking for:

Experience:

  • Minimum of twelve years of environmental experience with an associate degree or ten years of environmental experience with a bachelor's degree.

Licenses/Certifications:

  • Valid driver's license
  • Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty.

Other preferences:

  • Must possess advanced knowledge in the competencies of the programs listed in the job summary above.
  • Travel time ranges from 20% - 40% and will include overnight stays on occasion.
  • Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$98,993.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L - Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible

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