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... environmental science, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and scientific literacy. You'll challenge ... Remote Seniority level: Mid - Senior Level

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How much do remote environmental health science jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote environmental health science in the United States is $84,123.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Environmental Health Science vs Remote Occupational Health Specialist?

AspectRemote Environmental Health ScienceRemote Occupational Health Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in environmental health, certifications like CIH or CHESBachelor's or higher in occupational health, certifications like CIH or OHST
Work EnvironmentResearch, policy analysis, data assessment remotely; fieldwork less commonRemote consultation, policy development, and training; some site visits
Industry UsagePublic health agencies, environmental consulting firms, research institutionsManufacturing, construction, corporate safety programs

Remote Environmental Health Science and Remote Occupational Health Specialist share similar credentials and industry usage, focusing on health and safety. However, Environmental Health Science emphasizes environmental factors affecting public health, while Occupational Health Specialists focus on workplace safety. Both roles often work remotely in policy, research, and consulting, but their specific focus areas differ.

What is a Remote Environmental Health Scientist?

A Remote Environmental Health Scientist is a professional who studies how environmental factors like pollution, chemicals, and climate change affect human health and safety, but performs their work primarily off-site using digital tools and remote monitoring systems. They may analyze data, conduct assessments, and write reports from locations outside of traditional laboratories or offices. These scientists often collaborate with teams, governmental agencies, or private companies to develop solutions and policies for environmental health risks. Working remotely allows them to access data from various sources and contribute to research or policy without being physically present in the field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Environmental Health Scientist, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Environmental Health Scientist, you need a solid background in environmental science, biology, or public health, often supported by a relevant degree and sometimes specialized certifications (e.g., CIH or REHS). Familiarity with GIS software, data analysis tools, and environmental monitoring systems is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective written communication are essential soft skills, especially when conveying findings remotely. These competencies are crucial for accurately assessing environmental health risks and effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from a distance.

How does a remote Environmental Health Scientist typically collaborate with onsite teams and stakeholders?

Remote Environmental Health Scientists often work closely with onsite teams, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders through virtual meetings, shared data platforms, and regular progress updates. Effective communication and clear documentation are key to ensuring that remote assessments and recommendations are accurately understood and implemented. Many organizations utilize project management software and cloud-based tools to facilitate seamless collaboration. While fieldwork may be handled by local teams, remote scientists frequently analyze data, write reports, and provide expert guidance from a distance.
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Infographic showing various Remote Environmental Health Science job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $84,123 per year, or $40.4 per hour.

Environmental Health & Safety Consultant

KPA

Saint Cloud, FL • Remote

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Founded in 1986, KPA is a leading provider of Workforce Compliance software and consulting services. We succeed if our clients can send their employees home at night, having not experienced a workplace accident or injury. The combination of software, consulting, and training helps clients identify, remedy, and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems so they can focus on what’s important – their core business. 
 
Help us help keep people safe and businesses working efficiently. Named as one of Built In Colorado’s Best Places to Work for seven years in a row, KPA is made up of talented individuals working together for the greater good. We’re here to help our clients build safe, thriving organizations, and we’re looking for people with a common goal to help us do it. 
In the first 30 days you will:
  • Inherit a customer service base and immediately establish relationships with Mangers and Management teams across many different businesses
In the first 60 days you will:
  • Complete new hire orientation training to be fully operational as a KPA Risk Management Consultant
In the first 6 months you will:
  • Establish and demonstrate exceptional industry and regulatory knowledge through onsite field audits, employee training, and regulatory interaction
  • Organize a quarterly visit schedule to maximize travel efficiency based on local and distant client groupings and service frequency
  • Assist with and/or prepare various compliance documentation as needed (i.e., Hazard Communication, Respiratory Protection, Tier II reporting, OSHA 300 logs, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ID numbers, tank permitting, and Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans)
By the end of the first year you will:
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and monitoring accident prevention programs, policies, and procedures to ensure continuous safe working conditions in accordance with State, Federal, and Local laws and regulations to assist the client in striving to achieve Zero Accident / lost time injuries
  • Help communicate and implement environmental management compliance systems
  • Support the ongoing growth of the company by performing exceptional customer service, documenting and submitting 20 referrals or sales leads per year to your area Account Executive
  • Responsible for promoting productive relationships with dealer group management for KPA clients and State Dealer Association Management. Maintains effective internal and external public relations
  • Performs other duties and fulfills other responsibilities, as assigned.
Relationships:
  • As an EHS Risk Management Consultant, you are expected to develop and maintain internal and external relationships with:
  • District Manager, District Supervisor, staff colleagues, and other members of KPA management team
  • District clients, potential clients, dealer group management and state dealer associations
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering, Safety Studies, or related disciplines preferred.
  • Three years of Environmental Health & Safety experience preferred.
  • Must have the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
  • Ability to speak publicly, in forums of up to 300 audience members at times.
  • Ability to seek out and communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders at our client organizations.
  • Proven background in building and working with collaborative teams
  • Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and effectively and professionally deal with customers and external contacts to the Company
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently
  • Strong computer skills, including familiarity with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, Microsoft Outlook, and phone/tablet applications
  • Must have the ability to travel overnight a total of around 3 weeks per quarter
  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Physical Requirements:
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Active driver’s license and insurance as required by law.
  • Reliable transportation and ability to drive between client visits, typically 4 days per week. Driving time per day varies according to geography and scheduling.
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
  • Ability to stand on feet a minimum of 6 hours per day.
  • Ability to sufficiently receive audio signals to proceed with caution around heavy machinery, vehicles and other warning noises to ensure safety.
  • Ability to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction, and the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make discriminations in sound.
  • Ability to see, recognize, and respond to potentially dangerous situations
  • Ability to physically move in manners such as bending, crouching, reaching, and pushing/pulling items up to 20 pounds
  • Ability to stay overnight in a hotel a total multiple weeks per quarter and fly on an airplane domestically. 
Compensation:
  • Annual base salary range between $60-75k
  • Yearly bonus potential estimated around $6k
Location:
  • While this is a remote position based out of the employee’s home office, it will require frequent visits to clients within the territory, including an estimated 2-3 weeks of overnight travel per quarter.
  • The territory for this position covers the Central FL area and SE Coast from Melbourne to West Palm.
Don’t meet every job requirement? At KPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about the role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a growing company KPA values its employees by supporting them with a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, Paid and Floating Holidays, 401k with Company match and immediate vesting, Company-funded Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs, and No-cost Mental Health Benefits.

About KPA

Founded in 1986, KPA is a leading provider of Environment, Health & Safety (EHS), and Workforce Compliance software and consulting services. KPA solutions help clients identify, remedy, and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems across their entire enterprise. The combination of KPA's software, consulting services, and award-winning training content helps organizations minimize risk so they can focus on what's important—their core business.  

We are passionate about what we do, how we do and why we do it. Our culture is driven by the KPA core values – Integrity, Helpful, Excellence, Agile, Respectful, and Teamwork. Success will be determined by the capabilities, energy and character of the people we bring into our organization and the performance they achieve.

KPA, with headquarters in Colorado and teammates throughout the United Sates, is recognized as one of Colorado's Best Places to Work to Work by Built In Colorado for 2025, making the list seven years running.  

KPA is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, religious dress/grooming, color, ethnicity, sex (including sex stereotyping), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, creed, uniform service member status, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, breast-feeding and/or pregnancy-related conditions, age, protected medical condition, leave status, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or any other legally-protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state and local laws. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@kpa.io.

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