What is an emission specialist and how to become one

Key steps to become an emission specialist

1. Explore emission specialist education requirements

   Most common emission specialist degrees

   Bachelor's

   35.5 %

   Associate

   29.0 %

   Master's

   22.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific emission specialist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   EPA	100.00%

3. Complete relevant emission specialist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New emission specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an emission specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real emission specialist resumes.

4. Research emission specialist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage the sites NPDES permit program to ensure compliance with DMR reporting and storm water sampling.
   • Assess, analyze, and draw conclusions from report GHG emissions data.
   • Evaluate, develop, and update emissions estimation protocols and guidance documents for mandatory GHG emissions reporting.
   • Conduct research using online federal regulations, review Medicare and Medicaid policy and guidelines to complete an accurate and well-support decision.

5. Apply for emission specialist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an emission specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams