Environmental Manager Jobs in Louisiana
Environmental Manager jobs in Louisiana are in steady demand, concentrated in the oil and gas, petrochemical, and industrial manufacturing sectors that anchor the state's economy. Most hiring activity runs through Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where companies like ExxonMobil, Shell, and Turner Industries maintain long-term environmental compliance operations. The most sought-after specialties include hazardous waste management, air quality permitting, and remediation project oversight tied to Louisiana's coastal and industrial corridor. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field plus three years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing; OR
A doctorate in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field plus two years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Oversee the drafting, technical evaluation, and quality assurance of complex Title V, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), Acid Rain, and minor source air permits.
- Direct daily operations, workload priorities, and resource allocations for the Manufacturing Section to ensure compliance with statutory mandates and agency timelines.
- Manage performance, conduct reviews through Continuous Performance Management (CPM), mentor technical personnel, and participate in hiring top scientific talent.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for staff, the regulated community, and the public on complex state and federal air quality regulations.
- Participate in rulemaking, analyze proposed federal/state regulations, and represent the division in cross-functional working groups and public forums.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotion – Open only to current permanent employees of DEQ. This position may be filled as a detail.
Work location: East Baton Rouge
Compensation: This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job tittle and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
- Environmental Scientist Manager: $38.45 per hour
- Office of the Secretary
- Office of Management and Finance
- Office of Environmental Services
- Office of Environmental Compliance
- Office of Environmental Assessment
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used forthis vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application todetermine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under theInformation section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). Theselected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Heidi Seba
Human Resources
LA Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 4303
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-219-3867
About this Job
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field plus three years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing; OR
A doctorate in an environmental, biological, atmospheric, chemical, health, nuclear or physical science field, an engineering field, a geography/geosciences field, a natural resources field, or in a statistics or quantitative methods field plus two years of experience in an environmental program, nuclear energy or radiation protection program; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); an environmental, analytical, or research laboratory, LIMS (Lab Integrated Management Systems), or laboratory auditing.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Oversee the drafting, technical evaluation, and quality assurance of complex Title V, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), Acid Rain, and minor source air permits.
- Direct daily operations, workload priorities, and resource allocations for the Manufacturing Section to ensure compliance with statutory mandates and agency timelines.
- Manage performance, conduct reviews through Continuous Performance Management (CPM), mentor technical personnel, and participate in hiring top scientific talent.
- Serve as a subject-matter expert for staff, the regulated community, and the public on complex state and federal air quality regulations.
- Participate in rulemaking, analyze proposed federal/state regulations, and represent the division in cross-functional working groups and public forums.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Promotion – Open only to current permanent employees of DEQ. This position may be filled as a detail.
Work location: East Baton Rouge
Compensation: This position offers a Special Entrance Rate (SER) listed below. This is the minimum compensation that may be offered. The job tittle and salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
- Environmental Scientist Manager: $38.45 per hour
- Office of the Secretary
- Office of Management and Finance
- Office of Environmental Services
- Office of Environmental Compliance
- Office of Environmental Assessment
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used forthis vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application todetermine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under theInformation section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application if possible (PDF format preferred). Theselected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
You must submit an equivalency evaluation statement for any international degree(s) by the closing of this announcement.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Heidi Seba
Human Resources
LA Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 4303
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-219-3867
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental manager jobs across Louisiana.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field required
- Louisiana Professional Engineer license or LDEQ-recognized environmental certification preferred
- Minimum five years of experience managing environmental compliance programs in industrial settings
- Demonstrated knowledge of Louisiana DEQ regulations and federal EPA permitting requirements
- Experience coordinating Tier II reporting, SPCC plans, and Title V air permits
- Strong project management skills with ability to lead multi-site environmental audits and remediation efforts
Environmental Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental manager in Louisiana?
Most Louisiana employers require a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field, followed by several years of hands-on compliance experience. Louisiana does not issue a single state environmental manager license, but many positions expect credentials recognized by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, such as a Professional Engineer registration through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board or a certified hazardous materials manager designation. Building experience with LDEQ permit processes strengthens your candidacy significantly.
How much do environmental managers make in Louisiana?
Environmental managers in Louisiana earn a median of about $103,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,900 for the lowest 10% to over $175,650 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental managers in Louisiana?
Louisiana environmental manager roles are posted by Crothall Healthcare, ECS Limited, and V2X and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Louisiana's concentration of refineries, chemical plants, and offshore energy operations means large industrial employers and their contractors generate consistent openings throughout the year.
Which Louisiana cities have the most environmental manager jobs?
Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Franklin account for the largest share of environmental manager openings in Louisiana. Baton Rouge and the surrounding industrial corridor drive the most volume due to its dense cluster of petrochemical facilities and proximity to LDEQ headquarters, while New Orleans anchors demand tied to port operations and coastal remediation projects, and Lake Charles reflects the region's active LNG and refining expansion.
Are there remote environmental manager jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Environmental management work is heavily site-dependent, involving field inspections, permit negotiations, and on-site regulatory responses that require physical presence. About 0% of environmental manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover the more desk-based functions such as regulatory reporting, compliance documentation review, and data analysis rather than operational oversight roles.
How can I get hired as a environmental manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as an environmental technician or compliance specialist at one of Louisiana's large industrial employers or environmental consulting firms that serve the petrochemical corridor. Companies like those operating along the Baton Rouge industrial district and Lake Charles refinery complex regularly hire entry-level environmental staff to support field monitoring and permit documentation. Pursuing an EIT designation through the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board, completing LDEQ-recognized training courses, or gaining experience through university cooperative programs with state agencies gives candidates a concrete credential edge.
Where can I find and apply to environmental manager jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to environmental manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the positions that fit your background.
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