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Job Posting End Date
09-28-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for executing the strategic direction of the Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) team by providing leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to ensure the effective implementation of and compliance with associated programs across the operating company. This includes policy development, regulatory and permit compliance oversight, workforce training, and corporate reporting aligned with federal and state regulations, permits, and company policies. The role provides leadership and coordination of ES&H functions, including environmental permitting, compliance programs, and the development and continuous improvement of management systems supporting the operating, while ensuring the safety and health of employees.
Job Description
What you will be doing:
- Lead and oversee environmental, safety, and health (ESH) programs, compliance initiatives, management systems, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop, implement, and communicate policies, procedures, standards, and program enhancements to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, MSHA, and environmental requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to leadership and business units on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, safety performance, and operational risk management.
- Direct environmental and safety audits, inspections, investigations, assessments, and corrective action programs to identify hazards, strengthen controls, and improve performance.
- Anticipate, evaluate, and mitigate environmental, safety, and health risks by analyzing trends, assessing program effectiveness, and recommending solutions.
- Coordinate environmental compliance activities, permitting efforts, regulatory reporting, and interactions with governmental agencies, consultants, industry groups, NGOs, and other external stakeholders.
- Lead the development and implementation of proactive prevention initiatives, hazard control strategies, and continuous improvement processes that advance operational excellence and workforce safety.
- Monitor organizational conformance to ESH standards and hold teams accountable for compliance, performance, and corrective actions.
- Manage environmental resources, budgets, personnel, and staff development activities, including performance management, talent development, succession planning, and workforce capability building.
- Chair or oversee safety committees, leading indicator programs, event analysis processes, and other performance-monitoring initiatives.
- Support business planning and project development by evaluating regulatory impacts, advising on facility modifications, and ensuring environmental and safety considerations are integrated into operations.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with industry associations, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to advance company objectives and represent the organization on ESH matters.
- Make and support decisions that impact business operations, regulatory compliance, employee safety, environmental stewardship, and long-term strategic objectives.
What we are looking for:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological science, engineering, or related subjects.
- Experience: Eight or more years of related environmental, safety and health experience. Experience working with and interpreting Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, and permitting requirements.
Other Requirements:
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations with an emphasis on protected species, land use, wetlands, water withdrawal and discharge, storm water, dust control, Spill Prevention and Counter Control, oil spills, and air quality rules. Ability to research and interpret environmental and safety regulations and permit requirements. Must have excellent communication, public speaking and presentation skills.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Overnight travel required.
- Preferred to have related graduate level course work, master's degree or professional certification (CSP, CIH, etc).
What you will get:
- SG 10: $136,539-$177,503
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-010
Compensation Range:
$136,539.00 - $177,503.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Job Posting End Date
09-28-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Responsible for executing the strategic direction of the Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) team by providing leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to ensure the effective implementation of and compliance with associated programs across the operating company. This includes policy development, regulatory and permit compliance oversight, workforce training, and corporate reporting aligned with federal and state regulations, permits, and company policies. The role provides leadership and coordination of ES&H functions, including environmental permitting, compliance programs, and the development and continuous improvement of management systems supporting the operating, while ensuring the safety and health of employees.
Job Description
What you will be doing:
- Lead and oversee environmental, safety, and health (ESH) programs, compliance initiatives, management systems, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop, implement, and communicate policies, procedures, standards, and program enhancements to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA, MSHA, and environmental requirements.
- Provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to leadership and business units on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, safety performance, and operational risk management.
- Direct environmental and safety audits, inspections, investigations, assessments, and corrective action programs to identify hazards, strengthen controls, and improve performance.
- Anticipate, evaluate, and mitigate environmental, safety, and health risks by analyzing trends, assessing program effectiveness, and recommending solutions.
- Coordinate environmental compliance activities, permitting efforts, regulatory reporting, and interactions with governmental agencies, consultants, industry groups, NGOs, and other external stakeholders.
- Lead the development and implementation of proactive prevention initiatives, hazard control strategies, and continuous improvement processes that advance operational excellence and workforce safety.
- Monitor organizational conformance to ESH standards and hold teams accountable for compliance, performance, and corrective actions.
- Manage environmental resources, budgets, personnel, and staff development activities, including performance management, talent development, succession planning, and workforce capability building.
- Chair or oversee safety committees, leading indicator programs, event analysis processes, and other performance-monitoring initiatives.
- Support business planning and project development by evaluating regulatory impacts, advising on facility modifications, and ensuring environmental and safety considerations are integrated into operations.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with industry associations, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders to advance company objectives and represent the organization on ESH matters.
- Make and support decisions that impact business operations, regulatory compliance, employee safety, environmental stewardship, and long-term strategic objectives.
What we are looking for:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in physical or biological science, engineering, or related subjects.
- Experience: Eight or more years of related environmental, safety and health experience. Experience working with and interpreting Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, and permitting requirements.
Other Requirements:
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations with an emphasis on protected species, land use, wetlands, water withdrawal and discharge, storm water, dust control, Spill Prevention and Counter Control, oil spills, and air quality rules. Ability to research and interpret environmental and safety regulations and permit requirements. Must have excellent communication, public speaking and presentation skills.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Overnight travel required.
- Preferred to have related graduate level course work, master's degree or professional certification (CSP, CIH, etc).
What you will get:
- SG 10: $136,539-$177,503
In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-010
Compensation Range:
$136,539.00 - $177,503.00
The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field
- Working knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations including EPA standards
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager or similar professional certification preferred
- Experience managing environmental permits, audits, and regulatory agency correspondence
- Proficiency with environmental management systems and incident reporting software
- Strong written communication skills for compliance reports and agency submissions
Tips for Your Environmental Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to regulations
List the specific environmental regulations you've worked under, such as RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Air Act, or NPDES. Hiring managers scan for regulatory fluency fast, and a generic resume that omits these signals will get filtered out before anyone reads further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists environmental manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with your permit portfolio
Quantify the permits you've managed, renewed, or obtained. Stating the type, agency, and outcome tells employers you can own the process end to end, which is what separates candidates who've managed compliance from those who've only supported it.
Target openings by industry sector carefully
Environmental manager roles in oil and gas demand different expertise than those in municipal government or consumer goods. Filter your search by industry before applying and adjust your cover letter to reflect sector-specific regulations and reporting requirements you've handled directly.
Prepare a scenario answer for audit situations
Interviewers almost always ask how you handled a regulatory inspection or agency audit. Prepare a specific example that covers what you found, how you communicated it internally, and what corrective actions you led. Vague answers here cost candidates offers.
Negotiate scope before salary discussions
In environmental manager roles, your authority over budgets, contractors, and corrective action plans varies enormously by employer. Clarify reporting structure and decision-making authority before final offer discussions so you can evaluate the role on its actual scope, not just the title.
Environmental Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most environmental managers?
The companies hiring the most environmental managers right now include Healthcare Services, Sodexo, and Crothall Healthcare, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in manufacturing, energy, and engineering consulting sectors.
How many environmental manager jobs are remote?
About 51% of environmental manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most roles. Sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include environmental policy analysis, sustainability reporting, and corporate EHS program management, where site visits are less frequent.
How do you become an environmental manager?
Start with a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline, then build hands-on experience in compliance, permitting, or remediation roles. Earning a certification such as the Certified Environmental Professional or Registered Environmental Manager credential strengthens your candidacy. Most employers expect several years of progressively responsible environmental work before promoting into or hiring for a manager title.
Can you get an environmental manager job with little experience?
Entry into environmental manager roles with limited experience is possible by targeting smaller organizations, municipalities, or consulting firms where generalist coverage is valued over deep specialization. Emphasize any regulatory fieldwork, permit assistance, or environmental reporting you've supported, and pursue a relevant certification early to offset a shorter work history. Some employers also promote from environmental coordinator or specialist roles internally.
What does the environmental manager interview process look like?
Most employers run an initial screening call focused on regulatory background and specific permits you've managed, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and often a cross-functional panel including legal, operations, or safety. Expect scenario-based questions about agency audits, incident response, and how you've managed conflicting compliance priorities. Some roles include a written exercise or a facility walkthrough as part of final interviews.
Where can I find and apply to environmental manager jobs?
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