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Environmental Specialist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field. Federal contractors, engineering firms, and remediation companies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this title.
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Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Primary Duties/responsibilities
- Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
- Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.
- Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.
- Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
- Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
- Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or a related science discipline preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to follow through on assignments.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement within the first 6 months of employment. Onsite training provided
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose
This position provides specialized transportation and disposal services to our clients. Responsibilities include manifesting, packaging, spill response, labeling, loading/unloading, coordinating transportation, and sampling/profiling material while adhering to state and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Primary Duties/responsibilities
- Sample waste streams according to prescribed policies and procedures.
- Manifesting, packaging, spill clean-up response and remedial activities, labeling, loading, off loading, and coordinating transportation.
- Maintain a professional image to clients by answering inquiries and suggesting solutions to existing/potential problems.
- Comply and enforce all compliance, health, safety, and procedures in accordance with VES-TS policies.
- Become familiar with all U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT)/Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and VES-TS regulations required in submitting paperwork to expedite disposal of hazardous waste.
- Operate and maintain all equipment in a professional manner to ensure optimum efficiency and effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education / Experience / Background:
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or a related science discipline preferred
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Strong team player
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to follow through on assignments.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Hazardous (H) endorsement within the first 6 months of employment. Onsite training provided
Additional Information
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Specialist
Verify your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to your environmental work. A general science degree may draw an RFE if your role involves specialized regulatory compliance or hazardous waste management. Have your transcripts ready to show field alignment.
Target firms with active NEPA or CERCLA contracts
Engineering and environmental consulting firms that hold federal contracts under NEPA or CERCLA are required to be E-Verify participants, which correlates strongly with established H-1B sponsorship infrastructure. Prioritize these employers in your search.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Your H-1B employer must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing rate for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV rates for Environmental Scientists before any salary discussion.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Environmental Specialist roles by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This lets you target companies that have already navigated DOL certification for this occupation, cutting research time significantly.
Confirm your employer files before the cap deadline
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer in July, your status won't begin until the following fiscal year. Clarify your employer's intended filing timeline during the offer stage to avoid a gap.
Check O*NET before your petition is drafted
The O*NET profile for Environmental Scientists and Specialists lists the knowledge, skills, and tasks USCIS cross-references when evaluating specialty occupation status. Ensure your job duties description in the petition mirrors O*NET's core task language.
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Find Environmental Specialist JobsEnvironmental Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, chemistry, or a closely related field. Roles focused on regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessments, or remediation project management typically meet USCIS specialty occupation criteria. General field technician roles with no degree requirement do not qualify.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Environmental Specialists?
Federal and state government contractors, environmental consulting firms, and large engineering companies with dedicated environmental divisions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Many hold NEPA and CERCLA contracts that require E-Verify participation, which signals an established sponsorship process. You can filter for these employers by LCA filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Environmental Specialist H-1B offers?
Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing rate for your specific SOC code and work location. Environmental Specialist wages vary significantly by region and experience level, so the certified wage in your LCA may differ from what the employer initially offers. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the applicable rate before accepting an offer.
Can an Environmental Specialist on OPT be sponsored for an H-1B by a federal contractor?
Yes. Federal contractors are among the most active H-1B sponsors for environmental roles, and OPT-to-H-1B transitions are standard. If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B is selected, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer's familiarity with cap-gap rules during the offer stage.
What happens if my Environmental Specialist job duties change after my H-1B is approved?
USCIS requires that your actual duties remain consistent with those described in the approved petition. A significant change in responsibilities, work location, or employer may require an amended H-1B filing. If your employer reassigns you to a different project site or expands your role into areas not covered in the original LCA, your employer should file an amendment before the change takes effect.
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