Environmental Specialist

Launch Your Environmental Career and Make a Real Impact

OTA Environmental is looking for a passionate Environmental Specialist to join our growing team in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. If you want to help clients solve real-world environmental challenges, gain hands-on experience in the field, and grow your expertise in compliance and consulting, this is the role for you.

At OTA Environmental, you’ll be part of a team that delivers innovative solutions to meet environmental regulations while protecting natural resources and reducing pollution. We value collaboration, learning, and professional growth—and we’re excited to bring someone onboard who shares that mindset.

Why This Role is Exciting

Grow Your Career: Build expertise in environmental compliance, consulting, and auditing across a variety of industries, including oil and gas.
Hands-On Experience: Work on both office-based projects and field assignments, learning technologies like Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras and direct emissions measurement.
Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to protecting the environment, reducing pollution, and keeping communities safe.
Supportive Team: Collaborate with experienced environmental professionals who are invested in mentoring and helping you succeed.
Flexibility & Stability: Enjoy partial remote-work options, a stable workplace, and a company culture that values balance and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

Support compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections, testing, and reporting.
Assist with site assessments, audits, and compliance evaluations.
Manage projects from planning to completion, keeping them on schedule and within budget.
Prepare permits, regulatory submissions, and technical documentation.
Serve as a point of contact with clients and regulators.
Participate in field visits and hands-on environmental work.
Assist with Air Permitting and Compliance, SPCC Plans, and Tier II Reporting.

What You’ll Learn

Practical knowledge of environmental regulations, especially in oil and gas operations.
Hands-on experience with compliance programs, reporting, and audits.
Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and measurement tools.
Skills in project management, client communication, and regulatory collaboration.
The balance of fieldwork, office tasks, and problem-solving in real-world environmental projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
3–5 years of environmental consulting experience (oil and gas experience a plus).
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and environmental project management tools.
Valid Texas driver’s license and willingness to travel/perform fieldwork (walking, climbing, lifting).
Strong communication, organization, and project management abilities.
Team-oriented, proactive, excellent work ethic, and committed to learning.

What We Offer

Salary: $60,000–$75,000 DOE
Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k).
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Partial remote-work options and flexible scheduling.
Mentorship from experienced environmental professionals.
A collaborative, supportive company culture that values your ideas and contributions.
Meaningful work with real impact on the environment and communities.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re eager to grow your environmental career, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to projects that make a tangible difference, OTA Environmental wants to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Are you willing to complete environmental field work?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Environmental compliance: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75247

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