1. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC • Private
In-State Tuition
$8,987
Enrollment
18,946
An environmental manager is a professional that ensures that the organization he/she is working in complies with the relevant federal and state regulations, as well as internal environmental requirements. These environmental regulations and conditions are created with respect to pollution, clean water, waste, and clean air. They are charged with the responsibility of promoting sustainability by designing and implementing environmental policies.
An environmental manager can be employed by non-governmental organizations, environmental consulting firms, construction companies, utility companies, government agencies, local government departments, or even private industries such as oil and gas, energy, mining, and aerospace. A successful environmental manager has in-depth knowledge of the federal and state environmental laws, as well as work experience in the field.
Environmental managers typically work 40 hours a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The role also involves occasional travel to the field to make assessments and work beyond the 40 hours.
