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Environmental Jobs: 8 Critical Job Skills You Will Need to Land A Good One

Environmental Jobs are Hot in 2013

Environmental Jobs Are A Knowledge and Relationship Driven Market

Have you heard the saying "It's not what you know but who you know."  In this "new normal" economy, knowledge and relationships as well as strong skills are the keys to acquiring high level environmental jobs. If you are a environmental engineering  or science graduate or experienced environmental professional seeking a new position, here are some important knowledge areas and skills you need to showcase in your resume in 2013 .

  1. Knowledge of Environmental Regulations: New and updated environmental regulations will force companies to find ways to stay in compliance. Environmental professionals will have to translate these changes into solutions  that meet compliance and lessen financial liabilities. Environmental regulations are a key driver for the creation of environmental jobs.
  2. Knowledge of Sustainability Principles: It is important to understand that Sustainability has different definitions and levels of acceptance in different industries. If you are seeking corporate environmental jobs, learning these definitions and how to develop profit streams from them will lead stronger opportunities.
  3. Business Development/Sales : Relationships are a key component of environmental jobs. Environmental professionals must have "relationship capital" ( ie. trust and expertise) with qualified clients, regulators and stakeholders to sell their services and bring in profits over the long term
  4. Technical Skills & Knowledge of New Environmental Technologies: Professionals who can execute the basic technical tasks of their profession using the latest environmental technologies will find it somewhat easier to protect their careers because they can pursue opportunities in consulting, corporate and entrepreneurship. 
  5. Financial Management & Project Funding:  Many new environmental projects will require private investment, alternate funding sources like crowd funding and a higher level of financial accountability. There will many clients who will be dependent on these resources to pay for their projects. Strong environmental consultants will know how to pull these funds together.
  6. Project Management: Environmental professionals will have to be more adept at project management; coaching, motivating and recruiting people as well as interpreting the new domestic and international environmental regulations. All of these areas will have a significant impact on the profitability and delivery of projects.
  7. Knowledge of Cyber Security:  Why would an environmental professional need to know about this? Good question. Certain parts of our country's infrastructure are vulnerable to cyber attacks and could be used create massive disasters, if breached.  Many new environmental jobs in the information technology space will focus on infrastructure cyber security, disaster prevention and recovery.
  8. Political & Legal Savvy:  Environmental and infrastructure projects are often politically charged because of the fight between environmental concerns and  the need to create jobs. Environmental professionals will have to navigate these issues without losing sight of their client's objectives. Further, they will have to learn how to engage the public on complex environmental topics.

Environmental Jobs Will Be Hot For Years to Come. Are You Ready?

In a past articles, we have discussed how much the environmental industry has grown and some of the sectors that growing faster than average.  I will continue this trend but I want to hear from our readers. Here is what I like to know

  1. What areas of the environmental sectors interest you?
  2. What jobs do you want to know more about?

Thanks for reading and your feedback

  

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Global Conference on Disaster Response In Atlanta

logoInterested In A Career in Disaster Response and Management?

Disaster response and management is one of the fastest growing career fields in the environmental sector. The Global Conference on Disaster Management in Atlanta on March 28,2013 is a great opportunity for those who want to learn the latest information and trends from top experts.

Why You Should Go to This Conference

 

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Hot Job Alert: Regional Director of Federal Environmental Programs

Regional Director of Federal Environmental Programs

Environmental Professionals Are in High Demand

Location: San Diego, CA

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for Regional Director of Federal Environmental Programs for a international environmental consulting firm. Ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of demonstrated experience in environmental consulting plus the following skills and abilities:

Job Description:

  •  Demonstrated experience of business development, program and project management of multi-million dollar environmental programs with governmental clients such DOD and DOD across western US
  • Ability to coordinate preparations of marketing plans, capture plans, SOQ’s, and proposals cross all west coast offices and operating units of the firm
  • Orchestrate strategic alliances with potential partners and Mentor/Protege firms
  • Oversee project execution, service delivery and technical production of project managers and staff 
  • Work closely with company leadership on strategic business initiatives focused on federal clients
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to federal programs

Qualifications:

  • MS in Chemical, Civil or Environmental Engineering is required
  • MBA is plus
  • PE in State of California is required. Other states are a plus
  • CHMM, CPEA or other certifications is a strong plus
  • Candidate must have strong knowledge of governmental procurement procedures and project requirements
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills especially strong presentation capabilities

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Hurricane Sandy Disaster Recovery to Begin Soon

Disaster Declaration Signed. Disaster Recovery to Begin After Storm Clears

President Obama has already signed the orders to allow FEMA to begin disaster recovery and relief efforts when Hurricane Sandy clears. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!  Help will be needed from Citizen Corps, CERT and other volunteer/aid agencies throughout the northeast.

Some of the people needed for disaster recovery

  • Construction Estimating
  • Carpentry
  • Construction Equipment Operators
  • Computer and Data center/ IT personnel
  • Food preparation
  • Hazardous Materials trained personnel
  • Health & Safety trained
  • Inspectors (all types)
  • Search and Rescue
  • Security

Here are links to  the Emergency Management Agencies in some of the affected areas. Go to any state the affect area

American Red Cross needs donations and supplies for Disaster  Recovery and Relief

The Red Cross will need monetary donations,  clothing, supplies and blood donations to help those affected by the hurricane. Please Give

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Hot Job Alert: General Manager – Environmental Services

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Green, Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for a General Manager for a national environmental consulting firm in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of demonstrated experience in working on environmental services industry plus the following skills and abilities:

Requirements

  • Must have demonstrated track record of overseeing the growth of a operation including managing P&L, personnel  management, project delivery and business development in the environmental services sector.
  • Experience working with upper managers and Project Managers on business plans, proposals and pursuits
  • Strong knowledge of  remediation, environmental compliance, emergency response  in the Florida market particularly for government, private and industrial sectors
  • Ability to manage a large and diverse group of professionals and hourly employees

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, geology or environmental sciences is required
  • Strong communication skills are required
  • PE or PG is strong plus
  • Masters or MBA is a plus
  • ChMM or other registration is a strong plus

 

Apply Now

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