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Senior Environmental Consultant roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under DOL's environmental science and engineering classifications. Employers in this field regularly file Labor Condition Applications covering site assessment, regulatory compliance, and remediation work. Most positions require at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field.
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Get Access To All JobsLOCATION: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)
Department/Organization: 214154 - Safe State Consultation
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I provides independent, routine industrial hygiene consultation and occupational safety consulting services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama.
Additional Department Summary: Works primarily in the SafeState OSHA Consultation area to provide independent, routine onsite consultation services with industrial hygiene-focused emphasis to businesses and industries throughout the state of Alabama. Performs consultations in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy. Documents activities. Identifies OSHA hazards. Assists in developing controls. Works with SafeState Environmental Programs as needed to assist with inspections, assessments, and other environmental, health and safety surveys and related field work.
Requires regular overnight travel to consultation sites (including out-of-state travel).
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of occupational safety experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of occupational safety experience; OR bachelor's degree in engineering, safety science, business, management, public health, or physical sciences and two (2) years of occupational safety experience; OR master's degree or higher in engineering, safety science, industrial management, public health, or physical sciences and some occupational safety experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Basic skills in the use of personal computers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety and health regulations, especially as related to OSHA 21 (d) Consultation Program.
- Experience in a variety of industrial settings.
Must be able and willing to travel to remote, out-of-town locations within the state using a personal vehicle for at least three days per week (to include overnight stays). Must be able and willing to take medical exams periodically, if and when necessary, as required by OSHA regulations.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
LOCATION: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $56,600 - Midpoint: $73,600 (Salaried E9)
Department/Organization: 214154 - Safe State Consultation
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary: The SafeState Environmental Health and Safety Consultant I provides independent, routine industrial hygiene consultation and occupational safety consulting services including onsite visits to businesses and industries in Alabama.
Additional Department Summary: Works primarily in the SafeState OSHA Consultation area to provide independent, routine onsite consultation services with industrial hygiene-focused emphasis to businesses and industries throughout the state of Alabama. Performs consultations in accordance with OSHA guidelines and University of Alabama policy. Documents activities. Identifies OSHA hazards. Assists in developing controls. Works with SafeState Environmental Programs as needed to assist with inspections, assessments, and other environmental, health and safety surveys and related field work.
Requires regular overnight travel to consultation sites (including out-of-state travel).
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of occupational safety experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of occupational safety experience; OR bachelor's degree in engineering, safety science, business, management, public health, or physical sciences and two (2) years of occupational safety experience; OR master's degree or higher in engineering, safety science, industrial management, public health, or physical sciences and some occupational safety experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Basic skills in the use of personal computers.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety and health regulations, especially as related to OSHA 21 (d) Consultation Program.
- Experience in a variety of industrial settings.
Must be able and willing to travel to remote, out-of-town locations within the state using a personal vehicle for at least three days per week (to include overnight stays). Must be able and willing to take medical exams periodically, if and when necessary, as required by OSHA regulations.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Environmental Consultant
Match your degree to the LCA job code
H-1B approval for environmental consulting hinges on your degree field matching the specific SOC code on the Labor Condition Application. Check the O*NET profile for Environmental Scientists and Specialists to confirm which degree fields DOL recognizes as directly related before you apply.
Target firms with PERM filing history
Environmental consulting firms that have filed PERM labor certifications for past hires signal long-term sponsorship intent. Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Environmental Consultant roles by employers with verified H-1B and green card filing history, so you're not starting blind.
Verify prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your exact job title, SOC code, and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the environmental scientist classification and your metro area before you negotiate, so you know the floor your employer must meet.
Clarify multi-site work arrangements early
Environmental consultants often work across multiple client sites, which requires separate LCA filings or short-term placement rules under H-1B regulations. Ask prospective employers how they handle multi-site assignments before the offer stage to avoid compliance issues after you join.
Request premium processing for project-tied start dates
Environmental consulting projects often have fixed mobilization dates tied to client contracts. If your start date is firm, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing, which adjudicates the petition within 15 business days and avoids delays that could breach the project timeline.
Document professional certifications alongside your degree
Credentials like LEED AP, PG licensure, or HAZWOPER certification strengthen your specialty occupation case by demonstrating that the role requires specialized expertise. Include these in your H-1B support letter to reinforce that the position exceeds a general bachelor's degree requirement.
H-1B Visa Senior Environmental Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Environmental Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Environmental consulting qualifies as a specialty occupation because the work typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a closely related field. Roles involving site assessments, regulatory compliance, or remediation planning are consistently recognized under DOL's environmental scientist SOC classification. Your employer's LCA must specify a degree requirement in a directly related field to support the petition.
Which employers in this field are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas?
Environmental and engineering consulting firms, federal contractors, and large infrastructure companies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this field. Firms that hold long-term government contracts for remediation or compliance work tend to file H-1B petitions regularly because project continuity depends on retaining specialized staff. You can search employers with verified H-1B filing history for Senior Environmental Consultant roles on Migrate Mate.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a different project site?
Moving to a new worksite under H-1B requires your employer to file a new or amended Labor Condition Application covering that location before you begin work there. Short-term placements at client sites under 30 days may qualify for a DOL short-term placement exception, but work exceeding that threshold requires a posted LCA at the new site. Confirm this process with your employer's immigration counsel before any site transition.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect environmental consulting job seekers?
Most private-sector environmental consulting firms are subject to the annual H-1B cap, which means your petition must be selected in the USCIS lottery before it can be filed. USCIS opens registration each March for the fiscal year starting October 1. If your offer is from a cap-exempt employer, such as a nonprofit research institution or government-affiliated entity, the lottery does not apply and your employer can file at any time.
What documentation supports a strong H-1B petition for this role?
Your petition is strengthened by a detailed support letter from your employer explaining why the role requires a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree. Professional licenses such as a Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer credential, field certifications like HAZWOPER, and prior project experience in regulatory frameworks like CERCLA or RCRA all reinforce the specialty occupation argument. Include degree equivalency documentation if your credential was issued outside the United States.