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Environmental Specialist II, III, IV

Williams Companies
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2027

This posting will end on:

11/30/2026

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.


As an Environmental Specialist, you will apply technical expertise in air, water, and/or waste management to support environmental compliance, risk management, permitting, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to grow from handling straightforward environmental matters to leading complex programs and projects, depending on experience and level.


Responsibilities/Expectations

  • Develop, maintain, and provide guidance on environmental policies, processes, compliance programs, and environmental management practices.
  • Assess environmental risks, recommend corrective actions, and support implementation of approved solutions, including preparation of required regulatory documentation.
  • Prepare and submit environmental permits, renewals, approvals, variances, and other regulatory authorizations, coordinating with internal stakeholders as needed.
  • Support or lead environmental projects, including planning, scheduling, cost estimating, impact assessments, execution, and reporting.
  • Prepare compliance reports, certifications, environmental plans, inventories, and other supporting documentation.
  • Research and interpret federal, state, and local environmental regulations and provide technical guidance and training to company personnel.
  • Perform or support environmental compliance audits, due diligence investigations, remediation activities, and improvements to environmental systems and practices related to air, water, waste, and remediation management.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
  • Mentor and guide less experienced personnel at the Environmental Specialist IV level.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Education/Experience

Education

  • Environmental Specialist II, III, and IV: Bachelor's degree.


Experience

  • Environmental Specialist II: Minimum of two (2) years of environmental experience.
  • Environmental Specialist III: Minimum of four (4) years of environmental experience.
  • Environmental Specialist IV: Minimum of eight (8) years of environmental experience.
  • Preferred experience with environmental permitting, compliance auditing, and regulatory reporting.
  • Preferred knowledge of air quality, water quality, waste management, remediation, or related environmental programs.
  • Preferred experience working with federal, state, or local regulatory agencies.


Other Requirements

  • Demonstrated commitment to safety as a core value.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard PC software.
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Hourly/Salary Guidelines:

(Minimum, Midpoint, Maximum)

$78,100 - $127,300 - $175,500


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Here’s a look at what that means:


  • Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
  • 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
  • Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
  • Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
  • Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Domestic partner benefits
  • Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about


Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.


For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.


Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

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Benefits:

401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $78,100 - $175,500

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