As an environmental specialist, you identify environmental impacts from population growth and business practices and recommend solutions. Environmental specialists often work for the government. To pursue a career as an environmental specialist, you must meet several qualifications, including a bachelor’s degree in natural science and a master’s degree in environmental science. Start your career with entry-level jobs such as field analyst or research assistant. As a fully qualified environmental specialist, your job duties include conducting research and looking for violations of clean air, water, and soil regulations. You need a passion for the environment and scientific reasoning skills for this job.