Environmental Science Jobs:

If you are interested in a working career in environmental science or in dealing with hazardous materials in the environment, here is a list of websites offering environmental science employment, education, internships, and advice.

Listings are welcome and may be be placed here without charge by contacting us.

The photo above shows steel chemical drums observed in the West Mountain State Forest in Dutchess County, New York in 2021.

Environmental Science or Investigation or Enforcement Careers

Here are website addresses for organizations offering information about careers in environmental science, environmental management, or field and laboratory work in environmental studies such as aerobiology, mycology, building science, onsite wastewater treatment, water purity, testing, contamination, industrial hygiene, home inspection, testing, field investigation, and laboratory analysis.

• http://www.environmentalcareers.com Environmental Careers Inc.
• Environmental Science.org, Website: http://www.environmentalscience.org/
  an advocate for environmental science education and careers. The site's home page includes a search tool useful to find environmental science colleges and universities. This aggregator website combines data from federal and state agencies in the United States.
• http://www.enviroindustry.com EnviroIndustry
• http://www.datacor.com/jobfair/environment/home.html Environmental Employment Pages
• http://www.geopac.com/#7 Environmental Professional Professional's Guide to the Net
• http://www.enviroworld.com EnviroWorld
• http://www.wef.org Water Environment Federation
• http://www.awwa.or American Water Works Association
• http://www.enfo.com/NAEP National Association of Environmental Professionals
• http://www.nrep.org National Registry of Environmental Professionals
• http://www.awma.org Air & Waste Management Association
• Contact Us to add listings here - no fees involved.

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Engineering

• American Consulting Engineers Council
• Arizona Consulting Engineers Association
• Consulting Engineers Council of NY State
• Engineers On Line
• Engineering Civil and Construction
• Engineering, Construction Research Laboratories
• "ENSYS - Engineering Training Programs, Orlando-based, online education
• Civil Engineering Resources
• IEEE General Information
• Science/Civil :Construction:Institutes

Emergency Relief/Disaster ARC FEMA etc

• American Red Cross Home Page
• International Red Cross - IFRC Home Page
• FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
• FEMA-California Home Page

Energy Conservation and Energy Efficient Construction

• Solar House Maine

Emergency Relief/Disaster ARC FEMA etc

• American Red Cross Home Page
• International Red Cross - IFRC Home Page
• FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
• FEMA-California Home Page

Energy Conservation and Energy Efficient Construction

• VTT Building Technology(Recommended byLarry Hoytt)

Environment & Hazmat

• Environment - Our Website Articles On inspection, defects, repairs
• Asbestos News - a good information website on asbestos hazards and Mesothelioma.
• Asbestos Information Page The U.S. EPA
• Asbestos News - a good information website on asbestos hazards and Mesothelioma. Example of lead-in of a current article (Jan 2006) "What is Mesothelioma? - Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that attacks cells, called mesothelial cells, which make up membrane lining in the chest and abdominal cavity. The tissue called mesothelium, which is formed by the mesothelial cells, help protects the organs by producing a lubricating fluid that allows the organs to move without irritating nerves." The site contains articles on asbestos abatement, asbestos in schools, claims, containment, litigation, and various asbestos-related illnesses.
• The U.S. EPA Vermiculite (asbestos hazard) Information Page
• J.D. Sales & Consulting investigating Carbon Monoxide and combustion problems
• Electric Power Lines, Electromagnetic Fields, Cancer Risk, & "Enviro-Scare" - The Normal Curve Cycle of Public Fear of Environmental Issues
• Electromagnetic Fields in the Workplace sample very good NIOSH document online, links to other NIOSH docs.
• Forum articles egEMF
• EMF ElectroScienceLaboratory Home Page
• Environmental Awareness, Software for from the U.S. EPA
• Environmental Careers, List of Websites for
• Environmental Health, Centre for -Univ Victoria
• Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Home page
• Environmental Sites on Internet Condensed List
• FIBERGLASS HAZARDS Indoor Air Quality Investigations: Fiberglass in Indoor Air, HVAC ducts, and Building Insulation

Arson & Fire Investigation

• IAAI INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION of FIRE INVESTIGATORS
• INTERFIRE, Fire & Arson Investigation Resources
• NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of FIRE INVESTIGATORS (NAFI)

Construction Practices, Inspection, Diagnosis, Forensics

• The Home Inspection/Construction Information Website - Our Home Page On Construction & Environmental Inspection, Teesting, Defects, Repairs, Building Failure Diagnosis and Prevention
• BuildNET TheBuilding Industry Online
• Construction Flaws: Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe, description of defects in this nuclear plant prior to the melt-down
• Construction Research Laboratories
• Construction Research Org. Servers (Recommended by Larry Hoytt)
• Journal of Light Construction residential and light construction, great publication
• Univ of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Small Homes Council

Gases, Toxic

• Carbon Monoxide Gas Toxicity hazard levels, poisoning symptoms, & testing
• Carbon Dioxide Gas Toxicity hazard levels, poisoning symptoms, & testing
• A Toxic Gas Testing Plan: A Gas Sampling Plan for Residential and Commercial buildings lists some of the toxic indoor gases for which we test, depending on the building complaint and building conditions
• Gas Exposure Hazard Levels: for Toxic Gas Exposure to Ammonia, Arsine, Arsenic, Bromine, Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Hydride, Ozone - allowable exosure levels and hazard levels
• Ozone Warnings Use of Ozone as a "mold" remedy is ineffective and may be dangerous.
• Lead inDrinking Water: Advice

Lead Hazards

Advice, evaluation, mitigation, services - lead paint, lead in plumbing, lead in water, air, dust

• How to Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home U.S. CPSC publication with additional links and resource references
• Lead Hazards in buildings, Dust, Paint, Water: General Advice, Testing Procedures, Illnesses with additional links and resource references for Lead Hazards
• Lead in Drinking Water : Advice
• Lead Testing & Correcting Contamination from Lead Water Supply Lines/Entry Mains - Lead Pipe Problems/Advice

Chemical & Environmental Sensitivity

MCS - Multiple Chemical Sensitivity referral and resources, A. Donnay

Mold, Allergens, IAQ

The Mold Information Center: What to Do About Mold in buildings, When and How to Inspect for Mold, Clean Up Mold, or Avoid Mold Problems

Use this simple, economical mold test kit by following our instructions on how to collect and mail mold samples to our lab

NIOSH Publications Dissemination, Call: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674), E-mail: pubstaft@niodst1.em.cdc.gov

Pollution Online

Sewage backups: we have mold due to a sewage backup.

Univ Victoria:Envir. Health, Centre

Vermiculite The U.S. EPA (asbestos hazard) Information Page

Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) US EPA

Oil Tank Issues: Papers and Articles

Heating Oil Underground & Above ground Oil Storage Tank Website - Leaks, Testing, Problems & Solutions

Regulations & Guidelines for Abandoning Oil Tanks in New Jersey

Phase I and Phase II Typical Costs, Leaking Underground Tanks, Rachel's Hazardous Waste News #229, April 17, 1991

Home Inspection, Building Inspection, Construction Diagnosis

• Home Inspection - Our Website Articles On inspection, defects, repairs
• Finding a Certified U.S. Home Inspector Who is on Internet
• ASHI- The American Society of Home Inspectors
• Canadian Home Inspector Who is on Internet, Finding a Certified
• Independent Home Inspectors of North America - This group promises no conflicts of interest such as Realtor Referrals and requires a No Conflicts of Interest Pledge from their members - commendable!
• Home Inspection Report Language Library: Gas Fuel Piping or Tank Faults © home inspection report language suggestions - we frequently add text to this library
• Home Inspection Report Langugage Library: Buried fuel tanks, © home inspection report language suggestions - we frequently add text to this library
• Home Inspection Report Language Library: Oil Tanks text file list © Oil and Other Storage Tank Leaks, Testing, Abandonment, Inspection - UST home inspection report language files - Reference Lis
• HOME INSPECTION SERVICE - American Home Inspection Construction Consulting Services & advice for home buyers
  
• Home Inspection Methodology and Building Failures Research
• The Home Inspection, Environmental Inspection/Testing, & Construction Information Website OUR HOME PAGE, in-depth information, many construction and environmental topics, septic systems, aluminum wiring, FPE electric panels, asbestos, mold-great depth.
• ASBESTOS HVAC DUCTS & FLUES field identification photos and guide
• Developing Your Building Inspection X-Ray Vision - home inspection methodology for experts

Indoor Air Quality, Toxic Mold and IAQ Investigations

• Mold Inspect/Test - Our Website Articles On inspection, defects, repairs

The Mold Information Center: What to Do About Mold in buildings, When and How to Inspect for Mold, Clean Up Mold, or Avoid Mold Problems

• Indoor air quality testing, problem source determination, supporting lab work, written remediation plan
• Action Guide for Mold: what do I do about mold in my home? Step by step instructions.
• ASBESTOS HVAC DUCTS & FLUES field identification photos and guide
• Associations: Sick House, Sick Building, SBS - Air Quality, Government, Private Associations and Information Resources
• Bibliography: books on mold, mycology, health effects, construction, Building science
• Clinical and Toxicological Particle Bibliography
• Environmental concerns, indoors Indoor Environmental Issues & Resources - full list
• Hiring Someone: When do I need to hire a mold investigator
• Lab procedures: Slide preparation - tips on mold lab procedures?
• Mold Counts: Mold Spore Counts - are indoor fungal spore counts valid?
• Mold Levels: How to Report Mold Levels in Mold Test Samples of Surfaces in buildings
• Mold Prevention: Avoiding Mold Problems in buildings by Using Mold-resistant Construction Products & Practices
• Odors: Why do mold odors occur in my home following rain?
• Ozone: my remediator says he's going to kill the mold with ozone - isn't that dangerous?
• Sewage backups: we have mold due to a sewage backup - what do we do.

Law: Construction and Environmental Law & Legal Services

• Virtual Law Library hosted by Indiana School of Law

Septic Systems and Onsite Wastewater Disposal

• The Septic System Information Website This is the central website on Internet for this topic.
• Septic System Inspections, Diagnosis, Repair, & Maintenance:: Septic Testing, Loading & Dye Tests, Septic Tank Pumping, Clearances, Septic System Maintenance, Septic Sytstem Hazards, Septic Inspection Reports & checklists. an online book, details of inspection and testing procedures.

Septic System Basics - How They Work

• HOME BUYERS GUIDE to SEPTIC SYSTEMS Inspection & Testing - What to Do, Step by Step.
• SEPTIC DRAWINGS © drawings of septic system components, fields, layouts. These are educational, not engineering drawings and are © protected. Sample engineering drawings and plans wanted for the website.
• SEPTIC & CESSPOOL SAFETY Septic System, Septic Tank, & Cesspool Safety Warnings for Septic Inspectors, Septic Pumpers, and Homeowners
• SEPTIC TANK & SYSTEM CARE BASICS An Engineer's View & Septic System FAQ's
• Alternative Septic System Designs, Consultants & Products
• WETLAND SEPTIC SYSTEMS
• HOME BUYERS GUIDE to SEPTIC SYSTEMS Inspection & Testing - What to Do, Step by Step.
• Inspecting Septic Systems: Online Book, Inspection, Test, Diagnosis, Repair, & Maintenance: Our Online Septic Book: Septic Testing, Loading & Dye Tests, Septic Tank Pumping, Clearances, details of onsite waste disposal system inspection, testing, repair procedures.
• Additives & Chemicals: Septic System Maintenance - Are they even needed? Are they even legal?
• Tank Location - How to Find the Septic Tank, how deep will the cover be, how to document its location
• Tank Pumping Frequency Guide for Septic Tanks: When, How, What to Watch For when pumping or cleaning septic tanks
• Hill's -The Plumber- history of plumbing, technical articlesSutherland's Plumbing supplies in many U.S. States
• SEPTIC TANK & SYSTEM CARE BASICS An Engineer's View, provided by Lockwood Engineering, & Septic System FAQ's
• Wetlands: Society of Wetland Scientists research in wetlands preservation, restoration, use

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