The past several years has shown us the importance of conservation in order to create a safe home for future generations. As we begin to better understand the impact and urgency of climate change, environmentally focused businesses are growing and need qualified workers to help deliver positive results. As these companies grow it’s important to know what in-demand environmental jobs there are.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects job growth from 2020-2030 in many “green jobs,” which colloquially refers to occupations that help the environment or conserve natural resources. There is a wide variety of careers within the environmental field, each of which has a median annual wage higher than $45,000, according to the BLS. The typical education required to enter these occupations varies.
Companies across the country – whether in response to consumer pressure or state and federal environmental regulatory agencies – are moving to make environmental stewardship a key business pillar. You can use the power of a staffing agency such as EnviroStaff to explore your options in these lucrative areas. These could be temporary assignments to achieve a short-term goal or addressing long-term trends that lend themselves to full-time, permanent employment. Regardless of employment type, EnviroStaff knows how to connect you with in-demand environmental jobs.
Here’s are the In-Demand Environmental Jobs
Below we’ll look into some in-demand environmental jobs and their common responsibilities:
Environmental Engineers
- Use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.
- Address global issues such as drinking water, climate change, and sustainability.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) Installers
- Assemble, set up, and maintain rooftops or other systems that convert sunlight into energy.
- Similarly, wind turbine service techs build and maintain systems that create energy from a renewable source. (Driving across the country, it would be hard to miss the solar and wind farms sprouting up in fields along the highways as investments in the industries continue to rise.)
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians
- Monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination, including those affecting public health.
Conservation Scientists
- Manage, improve, and protect natural resources.
- Work with private landowners and federal, state, and local governments to find ways to use and improve the land while safeguarding the environment.
Geoscientists
- Help locate natural resources, and aid projects to clean up and reclaim land.
- Often take their skills to particular areas of the Earth such as its oceans (which cover 70% of the planet and remain largely unexplored to great depths).
Biochemists and Biophysicists
- Study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes. They have a great impact on many aspects of daily lives.
- In agriculture, biochemists and biophysicists research ways to genetically engineer crops so they can better withstand drought, disease or pests to more effectively feed our world.
- They also study ways to create renewable energy from biofuels that come from plants such as soybeans or corn, among many others.
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
- Clean up materials harmful to people and the environment, with job duties specific to the substances and locations with which they are dealing.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists
- Use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health, helping clean up polluted areas, advising policymakers and working with industries to reduce waste.
Chemists interested in green careers,
- Develop processes and products that minimize the creation of toxins and waste.
- Monitor environmental conditions at a chemical plant.
Workers in these fields address the environment in different ways, but they all share a common goal: a clean planet now and in the future. Now that you know what the in-demand environmental jobs are, you can work on your hiring plan.
Did you know that EnviroStaff makes temporary and permanent placements in the environmental industry? We have our finger on the pulse of in-demand environmental jobs. We work with a network of professionals located across the country and partner with a variety of clients. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you accomplish your hiring goals.
About EnviroStaff
EnviroStaff is a division of LGC that focuses on making placements in the environmental industry. We build partnerships with clients to fill open positions on their team and have recruiting capabilities within multiple markets throughout the U.S. Working closely together, EnviroStaff will recruit environmental industry professionals based on your job description and requirements. By making direct hire placements, EnviroStaff can help clients save time and money often associated with recruiting.