Environmental Specialist I

Sowela; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sowela seeks an Environmental Specialist I in Calera, AL to support environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, and sustainability initiatives. This entry- to early-career role targets 1–5 years of experience in sampling and compliance, working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence and sustainable practices.

The role emphasizes fieldwork, documentation, and collaboration across teams to minimize environmental impact while maintaining accuracy and quality across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in environmental sampling and compliance.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience performing biological studies and/or water quality studies preferred.
• Experience operating power boats and watercraft preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team across multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental compliance activities and support regulatory affairs initiatives
• Participate in environmental sampling, biological studies, and/or water quality assessments
• Support efforts to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Assist with permitting processes and environmental documentation as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders on environmental matters and sustainability efforts
• Help identify opportunities to minimize environmental impacts and improve sustainable practices
• Support multiple environmental projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Conduct fieldwork and outdoor assignments in varying weather and environmental conditions

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Outdoor work ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Specialist I

Location: Calera, AL 35040

Position Overview

We are seeking an Environmental Specialist I to support environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, and sustainability initiatives. This entry- to early-career role is ideal for candidates with 1 to 5 years of experience in environmental sampling and compliance. The selected candidate will work with internal and external stakeholders to help ensure compliance with environmental regulations, reduce environmental impact, and support sustainable operational practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental compliance activities and support regulatory affairs initiatives
• Participate in environmental sampling, biological studies, and/or water quality assessments
• Support efforts to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations
• Assist with permitting processes and environmental documentation as needed
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders on environmental matters and sustainability efforts
• Help identify opportunities to minimize environmental impacts and improve sustainable practices
• Support multiple environmental projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Conduct fieldwork and outdoor assignments in varying weather and environmental conditions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• 1 to 5 years of experience in environmental sampling and compliance
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting processes
• Experience performing biological studies and/or water quality studies preferred
• Experience operating power boats and watercraft preferred
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team across multiple projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Preferred Background

Candidates with degrees in closely related fields such as Chemistry, Fisheries, Ecology, or similar environmental disciplines are also encouraged to apply.

Pre-Screening Questions

1. Do you have a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a closely related field such as Biology, Chemistry, Fisheries, or Ecology?
2. What field is your degree in?
3. Please describe your experience performing biological and/or water quality studies. If none, please write N/A.
4. How many years of experience do you have operating boats or watercraft?