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Pollution Prevention Job opportunities

Updated 9/30/25


GREEN CHEMISTRY SCIENTIST II, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) is seeking a sustainability driven and research-oriented Green Chemist to support our Green Chemistry and Emerging Contaminants Program. This role is ideal for a chemist or environmental scientist with a strong foundation in green chemistry, environmental health and toxicology, and analytical techniques, who is passionate about applying science to sustainability challenges across New York State industries.

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25483&siteid=5289&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1580944#jobDetails=1580944_5289, posted 9/26/25


SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)

The NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to lead the NYS Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP). This position will help eligible small businesses in their efforts to comply with state and federal regulations by providing information and guidance regarding applicable air emissions regulations as well as source identification and quantification of air contaminants emitted by their facility. Reporting to the NYSP2I Director and working with the NYSP2I team, the Senior Environmental Engineer will provide expertise in state and federal air emissions regulations and how the regulations apply to each facility and business. In addition, this position will provide guidance on the completion of required air permitting forms, evaluation of emission control technologies, and identification of potential pollution prevention opportunities. This position will ensure relevant information is made available to small businesses across NYS and will develop strategies to assist as many businesses as possible across all affected industries, which may include preparing and updating fact sheets, developing calculation tools, calculating emissions, presenting at stakeholder events and developing and delivering training.

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25483&siteid=5289&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1580943#jobDetails=1580943_5289, posted 9/24/25


ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)

The NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking an Associate Director who will oversee, guide and help implement the various institute technical programs that provide hands-on pollution prevention (P2) technical assistance to industry in a variety of sectors, help accelerate green technology to market, and provide sustainable supply chain assistance to New York state companies.

Reporting to the NYSP2I director, the Associate Director will oversee the Institute’s technical programs, ensuring their strategic direction and implementation deliver measurable results in support of the Institute’s mission. This position will lead a team of engineers, scientists, and program managers. The Associate Director will respond to requests from the director to provide data related to programs and to support strategic decisions. Responsibilities will also include managing and mentoring staff, ideating solutions, overseeing and conducting applied research and development projects, as well as seeking supplemental funding from state and federal entities to support these efforts.

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25483&siteid=5289&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1580941#jobDetails=1580941_5289, posted 9/8/25


TOXICS REDUCTION ENGINEER, Washington State Department of Ecology

Ecology is looking for an engineer to join and grow our Toxics Reduction Technical Assistance team. In this position, you will learn and apply engineering techniques in the specialty areas of pollution prevention, safer chemical use, green engineering, resource conservation and hazardous waste management. You will work directly with Washington State Businesses to help them limit their waste, conserve resources, and save money.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/ecology/jobs/5020080/toxics-reduction-engineer-environmental-engineer-2-in-training?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs, posted 8/4/25 (until 8/18/25)


ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality - Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

The position plays a lead role in providing pollution prevention technical assistance to businesses, industries, and institutions across the state. In addition, the position has duties of program development, management, and planning to provide strategic oversight of technical project delivery, including clean energy assessments, water efficiency audits, solid waste reduction, pollution prevention, compliance assistance, and other environmental performance improvement recommendations. The position coordinates closely with DEACS’s Recycling and Materials Management and Environmental Assistance Sections, other key DEQ programs, and others partner organizations to deliver services and assistance in line and in support of agency program objectives. Working closely with the other section chiefs and Division leadership, this position will also play a lead role in support of the division’s internal and external technical assistance training development.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/5027198/environmental-program-consultant?department[0]=Dept%20of%20Environmental%20Quality&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs, posted 7/31/25 (until 8/21/25 at 5pm ET) 


SENIOR ENGINEER - ENERGY SYSTEMS, New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)

The Senior Engineer–Energy Systems position will primarily support industrial/manufacturing client programs of the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT. The Senior Engineer will use their technical expertise and industry experience to facilitate the reduction of energy consumption in manufacturing and other industrial environments.

The Senior Energy Systems Engineer will evaluate energy use reduction and energy efficiency opportunities at manufacturers, manage client and partner relationships, and develop and execute project proposals in a variety of different industry sectors. Working in a team based environment, as both a project lead, and a project contributor for different projects, this role is responsible for: researching, identifying, and developing solutions or evaluating existing technologies to address energy efficiency opportunities, managing projects to an on-time and on-budget completion, mentoring junior staff, and documenting project outcomes.

https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25483&siteid=5289&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1579344#jobDetails=1579344_5289, posted 5/22/25


POLLUTION PREVENTION ASSISTANCE MARKETING COORDINATOR, Washington State Department of Ecology

Would you like to make local communities safer by helping businesses reduce pollution and toxic chemical use? As a Pollution Prevention Assistance Marketing Coordinator, you will join a team that supports the statewide Pollution Prevention Assistance Partnership and Product Replacement Program. This multi-region team is charged with developing and implementing approaches to assist and educate small businesses on best management practices to reduce and manage dangerous waste and prevent storm water pollution and assist businesses to switch to safer products and technologies. This position will lead marketing and communication efforts to promote these services.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/newprint/4667753, posted 9/23/24, recommend applying by 10/13/24


ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR, Cook County Department of the Environment and Sustainability

The Cook County Bureau of Administration is seeking a Director, Environmental and Sustainability, to join our team. This person directs the department’s employees and operating budget per corporate/grant related to Environmental Control Programs.

  • Responsible for the overall management of the Cook County Department of Environmental Control and related Federal Grant Funded Programs. 
  • Directs the department’s employees and operating budget per corporate/grant related to Environmental Control Programs. 
  • Interacts with supervisory/managerial personnel assigned to the departments six divisions and with U.S. and Illinois EPA officials in order to coordinate information and enforcement of the environmental protection laws and to apprise the Chief Administrative Officer and President and Cook County Board of Commissioners of environmental activities. 
  • Provides expertise relative to the County’s business procedures such as technical/administrative environmental reviews, Department personnel and budget. 
  • Effectively recommends and approves work projects and staff assignments in accordance with priorities established in conjunction with the Chief Administrative Officer and President’s Office.

https://www.cookcountyil.gov/sites/g/files/ywwepo161/files/documents/2024-07/0263.DirectorEnvironmentAndSustainability.BOA_.PositionProfile.July2024.pdf, posted 7/30/24


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