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Environmental Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, ecology, or a related field. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently, and demand for qualified specialists in remediation, compliance, and environmental review keeps this pathway active.
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Memorial Hospital
Management/Leadership
Req #: 98590
MaineHealth Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital serving the Mount Washington Valley of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital has earned a reputation among local residents and visitors for providing compassionate, personalized, high-quality care. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital delivers a wide range of primary and specialty care services such as oncology, cardiology, vascular and pulmonary medicine. We also offer a family birth center and high-quality emergency, surgical and hospital care. Our expert physicians and advance practice providers are among more than 2,000 clinicians unified by the MaineHealth Medical Group. As part of the MaineHealth regional health system, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital connects our local community to world-class specialists and services—including a Level 1 trauma center, a dedicated pediatric hospital, extensive cancer and behavioral health care networks and comprehensive specialty care services. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital also partners with local organizations to provide health outreach and education services that support the health and well-being of our community.
Memorial Hospital is seeking a Manager - Environmental Services to join their team!
Summary: This position is full-time.
The Manager - Environmental Services manages daily operations of the Environmental Services Department. Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient operation of the department while promoting customer and employee satisfaction.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- License/Certifications: Healthcare or related environmental services certification preferred.
- Experience: Two years demonstrated leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prior related environmental services experience preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff; promote a culture of teamwork; effective communication skills.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $56,721.60 to $76,710.40 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jeremy.dube@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
Description
Memorial Hospital
Management/Leadership
Req #: 98590
MaineHealth Memorial Hospital is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital serving the Mount Washington Valley of northern New Hampshire and western Maine. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital has earned a reputation among local residents and visitors for providing compassionate, personalized, high-quality care. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital delivers a wide range of primary and specialty care services such as oncology, cardiology, vascular and pulmonary medicine. We also offer a family birth center and high-quality emergency, surgical and hospital care. Our expert physicians and advance practice providers are among more than 2,000 clinicians unified by the MaineHealth Medical Group. As part of the MaineHealth regional health system, MaineHealth Memorial Hospital connects our local community to world-class specialists and services—including a Level 1 trauma center, a dedicated pediatric hospital, extensive cancer and behavioral health care networks and comprehensive specialty care services. MaineHealth Memorial Hospital also partners with local organizations to provide health outreach and education services that support the health and well-being of our community.
Memorial Hospital is seeking a Manager - Environmental Services to join their team!
Summary: This position is full-time.
The Manager - Environmental Services manages daily operations of the Environmental Services Department. Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient operation of the department while promoting customer and employee satisfaction.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
- License/Certifications: Healthcare or related environmental services certification preferred.
- Experience: Two years demonstrated leadership experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prior related environmental services experience preferred.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop staff; promote a culture of teamwork; effective communication skills.
- Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A
Additional Information
MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $56,721.60 to $76,710.40 per year.
Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).
In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact jeremy.dube@mainehealth.org
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.
Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Specialist
Document your degree field precisely
PERM requires your degree to match the job's specialty. An environmental science or natural resources degree supports EB-3 sponsorship cleanly, but a general biology degree may require a credential evaluation to establish equivalency for the advertised role.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Engineering and consulting firms that hold federal environmental contracts file PERM regularly because their project pipelines demand credentialed specialists long-term. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether a firm has certified LCAs for environmental roles before applying.
Search green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Environmental Specialist roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers already sponsoring green cards in this occupation, saving you from cold-targeting companies with no PERM history in the environmental sector.
Clarify which EB category fits your background
If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive environmental work, you may qualify for EB-2, which can reduce your priority date wait in some countries. Confirm your category before negotiating sponsorship terms with an employer.
Negotiate PERM filing timing during the offer
USCIS and DOL processing means the full green card timeline from PERM filing to I-485 approval often runs two to four years for most nationalities. Ask the hiring manager whether the offer letter includes a PERM filing commitment and a projected start date for the process.
Use O*NET to align your resume with PERM job descriptions
DOL auditors compare PERM job requirements against the O*NET occupation profile for Environmental Specialists. Matching your resume language to standard duties and education requirements listed there reduces the risk of a PERM audit or denial.
Green Card Environmental Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Environmental Specialist roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Environmental Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 because they require at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced expertise may qualify under EB-2. The employer's job description and your credentials together determine which category applies, and DOL confirms the minimum requirements through PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Environmental Specialists?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery. The trade-off is time: PERM labor certification and I-140 approval add one to two years before you even file for adjustment of status. For most countries outside India and China, the wait after I-140 approval is manageable at the EB-3 level.
What does the PERM process look like for an Environmental Specialist position?
Your employer starts by requesting a prevailing wage determination from DOL using the OFLC Wage Search, then conducts a mandatory recruitment campaign to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available. Once those steps clear, they file Form 9089 with DOL. Certification typically takes six to eighteen months, after which they file your I-140 with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How can I find Environmental Specialist jobs where the employer is already willing to sponsor a green card?
Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for Environmental Specialist roles at employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing at willingness during interviews. Targeting firms with established PERM filings in the environmental sector shortens the path from offer letter to I-140 approval significantly.
Can my foreign environmental science degree support a PERM-based green card application?
Yes, but DOL requires the degree to meet U.S. equivalency standards for the specific role. A three-year bachelor's degree from some countries may need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization to be accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree. Your employer's immigration counsel will order this evaluation before filing PERM if your credential raises any equivalency questions.