Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists
On the Job
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists manage the cleanup of contaminated properties or sites. These sites are cleaned up so that they can be re-used for other purposes. These workers inspect sites for environmental damage, identify sources of contamination, and coordinate all the on-site activities to have the site cleaned up.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Identify environmental concerns.
- Implement organizational process or policy changes.
- Maintain operational records for green energy processes or other environmentally-sustainable activities.
- Prepare forms or applications.
- Prepare operational progress or status reports.
- Develop environmental remediation or protection plans.
- Analyze risks to minimize losses or damages.
- Evaluate environmental or sustainability projects.
- Negotiate contracts for environmental remediation, green energy, or renewable resources.
- Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
Typical Working Conditions
- Having telephone conversations.
- Using e-mail.
- Working with a group or team.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Making decisions that impact co-workers or company results.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Sitting.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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