Remote Environmental Specialist Jobs
Remote environmental specialist jobs are actively posted across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed consulting teams, and environmental services companies in sectors like energy, infrastructure, and sustainability. Employers hiring remotely right now include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Arizona, and Ormat Technologies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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THE POSITION
Are you searching for a career path where your dedicated work efforts contribute to cleaner, healthier air for everyone? As an Air Quality Specialist Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will learn how to review reports, gather essential data, and help to ensure that facilities are compliant with environmental regulations. This position offers meaningful opportunities to solve problems and support statewide air quality goals. Apply today to step into a role where your efforts make a positive impact throughout the environment!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Facility Inspections: Visit assigned facilities to observe operations, verify compliance, and document inspection results- Emission Tracking: Collect, review, and enter emission inventory information into the Air Information Management System (AIMS) for assigned facilities
- Compliance Review: Evaluate facility submissions, identify violations, and recommend actions to correct non-compliance
- Complaint Response: Investigate air quality complaints by interviewing residents and operators and documenting findings
- Sampling Activities: Observe stack testing, gather samples, and review results to determine compliance status
- Program Enforcement: Participate in enforcement actions, meetings, and follow-up inspections to support regulatory compliance
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
-
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
THE POSITION
Are you searching for a career path where your dedicated work efforts contribute to cleaner, healthier air for everyone? As an Air Quality Specialist Trainee with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), you will learn how to review reports, gather essential data, and help to ensure that facilities are compliant with environmental regulations. This position offers meaningful opportunities to solve problems and support statewide air quality goals. Apply today to step into a role where your efforts make a positive impact throughout the environment!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Facility Inspections: Visit assigned facilities to observe operations, verify compliance, and document inspection results- Emission Tracking: Collect, review, and enter emission inventory information into the Air Information Management System (AIMS) for assigned facilities
- Compliance Review: Evaluate facility submissions, identify violations, and recommend actions to correct non-compliance
- Complaint Response: Investigate air quality complaints by interviewing residents and operators and documenting findings
- Sampling Activities: Observe stack testing, gather samples, and review results to determine compliance status
- Program Enforcement: Participate in enforcement actions, meetings, and follow-up inspections to support regulatory compliance
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- Four years of technical experience in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental health, geology, biology, ecology, or a closely related field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirement:
- This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
-
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
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Who's Hiring
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania6
- State of Arizona2
- Ormat Technologies1
- stockton university1
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector2
- Education1
- Renewable Energy1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote environmental specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, biology, or a related field
- Experience conducting site assessments, field sampling, or environmental audits
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations including RCRA, CERCLA, and Clean Water Act
- HAZWOPER 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain before start date
- Proficiency with GIS software and environmental data management systems
- Strong technical writing skills for regulatory reports, permits, and compliance documentation
Tips for Your Remote Environmental Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote environmental specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async communication skills upfront
Remote environmental teams rely on written updates, shared compliance logs, and documented findings. Include examples of regulatory reports, site assessment summaries, or written stakeholder communications in your application materials to show you can keep a distributed team informed.
Demonstrate GIS and remote data proficiency
Remote environmental roles require you to collect, analyze, and share spatial and environmental data without in-person support. Call out specific GIS platforms, environmental databases, and data management tools you have used, and link to any maps, models, or reports you have produced.
Target firms with national or multi-site project work
Environmental consulting firms and energy developers managing projects across multiple states are most likely to hire remotely. Look for postings that mention multi-site compliance, national permitting programs, or distributed field coordination, as these signal a team already built for remote specialists.
Prepare for remote-format technical interviews
Remote hiring teams often run technical screens over video, asking you to walk through a past assessment, explain your regulatory decision process, or share your screen on a GIS or reporting tool. Practice narrating your workflow out loud so you can demonstrate competence without a physical site visit.
Remote Environmental Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote environmental specialist job?
Target companies that already run distributed environmental teams, such as remote-first consulting firms, environmental services companies with national project footprints, and renewable energy developers. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with tools like GIS software, environmental databases, and document management platforms. Demonstrating that you can manage field data, write compliance reports, and coordinate with regulators without daily supervision gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote environmental specialists?
Remote environmental specialist roles are posted by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, State of Arizona, and Ormat Technologies and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These tend to be remote-first consulting firms, distributed environmental services companies, and energy or infrastructure organizations that manage compliance and regulatory work across multiple sites.
Can you get a remote environmental specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently without on-site mentorship from day one. Environmental consulting firms with large distributed teams and federal contractors with volume hiring sometimes post remote junior openings. Showing completed site assessments, internship fieldwork, GIS projects, or relevant coursework gives you something concrete to point to, and strong written communication skills matter more remotely than in an office.
Do you need a degree for remote environmental specialist jobs?
Usually, but the field and level matter. Most remote roles list a degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or a related field as a baseline requirement. However, remote employers also weigh professional certifications, demonstrated GIS skills, regulatory knowledge, and a history of completing compliance or assessment work independently. Candidates who can show real project results often move ahead of applicants with degrees and little else.
Which industries hire the most remote environmental specialists?
The sectors hiring the most remote environmental specialists are Government & Public Sector, Education, and Renewable Energy, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries rely on distributed environmental teams to manage compliance, permitting, and reporting across multiple locations without requiring specialists to be on-site full time.
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