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Environmental Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Are you a passionate about environmental stewardship? As the Environmental Specialist, you will provide technical input on environmental monitoring and design or construction methods to ensure ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental stewardship in the United States is $22.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Environmental Stewardship, you need a solid understanding of environmental science, conservation practices, and local ecological regulations, often backed by a relevant degree or field experience. Familiarity with GIS software, environmental monitoring tools, and certifications such as Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) are valuable assets. Strong communication, teamwork, and project management abilities help you work effectively with diverse stakeholders and communities. These competencies are essential for implementing sustainable initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering positive environmental change.

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Professionals in Environmental Stewardship typically monitor natural resources, conduct field assessments, and develop strategies to conserve or restore habitats. You may spend your days collecting and analyzing environmental data, coordinating with governmental agencies or local communities, and writing reports to document your findings and progress. Collaboration is often key, as you’ll work with multidisciplinary teams, volunteers, and sometimes the public to implement sustainability projects. The work can involve both office-based planning and hands-on fieldwork, offering variety and the chance to see tangible results from your efforts.

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An Environmental Stewardship job focuses on conserving, protecting, and improving natural resources and ecosystems. Responsibilities may include implementing sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and promoting responsible land or resource management. Positions can be found in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or private companies with sustainability goals. The role often involves collaboration with stakeholders, research, policy development, and community engagement to support environmental health.

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Environmental Project Technician

Northstar Environmental Testing Llc

Mosinee, WI • On-site

$40K - $50K/yr

Full-time

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Posted 24 days ago

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ENTRY LEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT TECHNICIAN with Construction & Computer Knowledge.

NorthStar Environmental Testing (NorthStar) is a leading provider of indoor air quality consulting and inspection services throughout Wisconsin and neighboring states. Our scope of services includes asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, radon and other industrial hygiene services to investigate and evaluate indoor air quality concerns before they become human health issues. Our strength is in providing common sense solutions to complex problems, and we have developed a strong client base through exceptional customer service and reliability.

We provide value-driven environmental services, offering practical and cost-effective solutions to tackle complex challenges. By prioritizing quality service and environmental stewardship, we are committed to safeguarding the health and safety of communities. Our expertise is grounded in creating environmentally sound and economically viable strategies for our clients.

Role Description: This is a full-time, on-site role for an Environmental Technician, based in Wisconsin. The Environmental Technician will support the assessment of environmental hazards, such as asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold. Responsibilities include traveling to and conducting environmental testing in the field, as well as documenting samples and results, and producing professional reports with findings and recommendations. This role requires accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and effective communication with team members and clients.

Primary responsibilities: Environmental site assessment to include field investigations for asbestos materials, lead-based paint, or mold depending on client needs. Sample collection and report preparation. Comfort with working independently and on construction sites. Ability to record field observations in a formal report. Ability to multi-task and work on numerous projects of various sizes and scope at once.

Qualifications: Willing to train the right candidate; however, the ideal candidate possesses: Continued education/post High School degree; Building construction experience or remediation/restoration experience; Strong written and verbal skills; Comfortable operating a computer and use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), CAD, and Adobe; Reliable transportation. Other qualifications we're looking for...

  • Knowledge of Environmental Services, including asbestos, mold, lead-based paint evaluation, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience in Remediation processes, including hands-on removal and mitigation of environmental hazards
  • Strong Communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and interact with clients
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures in environmental settings
  • Prior experience or certifications in environmental technology, remediation or related fields is a plus.

Compensation: We provide competitive wages (commensurate with experience), applicable training, tools and expense/mileage reimbursement.

Location: While this listing is for Madison, WI, please note we have locations all over the state - including Mosinee, Neenah, Sheboygan, La Crosse, Wauwatosa, and we are growing everywhere! This position is not location-dependent, as long as you are near one of our offices and willing to travel for your role.

We are a family-owned company of about 20 people, and we truly do consider ourselves the NorthStar Family. If this speaks to you, and you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

Company Description

NorthStar Environmental Testing (NorthStar) is a leading provider of indoor air quality consulting and inspection services throughout Wisconsin and neighboring states. Our scope of services includes asbestos, lead-based paint, mold, radon and other industrial hygiene services to investigate and evaluate indoor air quality concerns before they become human health issues. Our strength is in providing common sense solutions to complex problems, and we have developed a strong client base through exceptional customer service and reliability.
We provide value-driven environmental services, offering practical and cost-effective solutions to tackle complex challenges. By prioritizing quality service and environmental stewardship, we are committed to safeguarding the health and safety of communities. Our expertise is grounded in creating environmentally sound and economically viable strategies for our clients.