http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888 Indeed.com - one search. all jobs. en-us Copyright (c) Sat May 25 22:58:35 CDT 2013 Indeed, Inc All rights reserved. Sat May 25 22:58:35 CDT 2013 http://www.indeed.com/images/indeed_rss.png http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c2111197 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c2111197 2013-01-26 09:57:53.0 [QUOTE who="still trying in Cleveland in Rossford, Ohio"]You might try and get an internship with a company in your area. Some times it can turn into something. Make sure you have in your classes what companies want, some of the environmental degrees are weak(my opinion). You also need to know what you want to do that is reflected in the material you send an employer. However, I think some companies are in a freeze until they feel comfortable. Definitely keep looking especially something for the summer.[/QUOTE] Internships require that you be CURRENTLY enrolled in an undergraduate program and "know someone." Even unpaid; even those things are still wanting "references" before they let you VOLUNTEER. Yeesh. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c2111194 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c2111194 2013-01-26 09:55:39.0 [QUOTE who="HazMatt19382 in West Chester, Pennsylvania"]I have 3 1/2 years of experience, 2 of which are project oversight for the EPA, all of the required OSHA trainings, I'm looking to relocate and I can't find anything even entry level. I've been looking for over a year now. The job that I managed to land 2 years ago lowballed me on salary by about $14k when compared to the mean entry level salary for the area. Its rough man. Really rough.[/QUOTE] The state of New York doesn't care if you live in New York when you apply, but you'll sit on an eligibility list for years and years. And the jobs are all in the state capital so there wouldn't be the "cost of living" problem. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c2111192 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c2111192 2013-01-26 09:52:45.0 And because this is the way the science job market has been since the 90's when I got that degree, I've been scraping by as a substitute teacher and agency temp-data-entry-clerk type ever since then, which then makes it so I can't answer the interview questions properly on the off chance I DO make it to the interview process for an "entry level" job in my field. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c2111191 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c2111191 2013-01-26 09:51:10.0 I have a Masters of Environmental Science and I applied for jobs with the state departments of Environmental whatever in Maine, New York, New Jersey and am even considering Maryland; no dice so far. And that was two-three years ago so by now they've probably lost my application or my eligibility on the "list" has expired. So much for state governments hiring. Even "trainee" level jobs don't want you without years of industry experience on top of having majored in it. Not even to so much as fill petri dishes or wash laboratory glassware. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1828878 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1828878 2012-02-22 07:44:09.0 The consulting industry has a glut of very qualified folks, and even they are working on the cheap or without a pay raise, so trying to break in is tuff allover. I think things will turn around and never underestimate the power of networking and internships. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1828522 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1828522 2012-02-21 18:28:39.0 [QUOTE who="me in indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana"]Must still be declining. I have a degree plus 40 hour HAZWOPER and still can't find an entry level job after 2 years!! I have sent resumes to nearly every environmental company I could find in 3 states and daily search for openings. Is anyone else having the same problem or am I just unlucky?? Even most entry level positions require at least a year's experience! I never thought it would be so ridiculously hard to find an entry level job.[/QUOTE] I have 3 1/2 years of experience, 2 of which are project oversight for the EPA, all of the required OSHA trainings, I'm looking to relocate and I can't find anything even entry level. I've been looking for over a year now. The job that I managed to land 2 years ago lowballed me on salary by about $14k when compared to the mean entry level salary for the area. Its rough man. Really rough. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1784532 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1784532 2012-01-03 20:47:08.0 I also can not find an environmental job. I graduated the University with Master degree in Environment Scince. I was looking for the job almost 4 years. I gave up because i did not receive any respond on my resumes, even sorry but you are not a right candidat or, something simular. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1727907 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1727907 2011-10-11 18:23:36.0 [QUOTE who="me in indiana in Fort Wayne, Indiana"]Must still be declining. I have a degree plus 40 hour HAZWOPER and still can't find an entry level job after 2 years!! I have sent resumes to nearly every environmental company I could find in 3 states and daily search for openings. Is anyone else having the same problem or am I just unlucky?? Even most entry level positions require at least a year's experience! I never thought it would be so ridiculously hard to find an entry level job.[/QUOTE] You're not the only one. I've applied for jobs in several states and haven't heard anything form most of them. On top of that a lot of entry level positions are now requiring more experience than should be necessary because they know they will get more experienced people to take the lower level pay (Thank you dwindling economy). http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1706851 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1706851 2011-09-14 21:33:44.0 I have heard nothing over the past 5 months in my job search. I have about 25 apps in between state agencies and private companies spread across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. I have a military background and environmental health and safety experience along with an AA in management, an AAS in munitions, and a BS in environmental science (with honors magna cum laude). From the other posts it sound like the jobs market is getting pretty bad, good luck with everyone in their search. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1533983 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1533983 2011-03-19 08:47:32.0 They are tough in Texas unless you are lower level. Too many people entered the field prior to the recession and now they have no place to go. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1528003 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1528003 2011-03-13 13:08:30.0 You might try and get an internship with a company in your area. Some times it can turn into something. Make sure you have in your classes what companies want, some of the environmental degrees are weak(my opinion). You also need to know what you want to do that is reflected in the material you send an employer. However, I think some companies are in a freeze until they feel comfortable. Definitely keep looking especially something for the summer. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1525118 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1525118 2011-03-10 16:05:44.0 I meant picking up inches at a time. Indiana should be better then Ohio. Have you thought of Minnesota or North Dakota. Broaden your scope. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1525112 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1525112 2011-03-10 16:03:03.0 and things are harder here in the midwest, you need to network with the people who know people in your interest area, I guess good luck let me know I have also been looking I dont understand what is going on maybe just things are picking inches at a time http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1525099 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1525099 2011-03-10 15:59:15.0 it is hard for this degree http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1518444 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1518444 2011-03-04 10:18:19.0 Must still be declining. I have a degree plus 40 hour HAZWOPER and still can't find an entry level job after 2 years!! I have sent resumes to nearly every environmental company I could find in 3 states and daily search for openings. Is anyone else having the same problem or am I just unlucky?? Even most entry level positions require at least a year's experience! I never thought it would be so ridiculously hard to find an entry level job. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1219332 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c1219332 2010-05-31 07:58:37.0 [QUOTE who="Host"]Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most environmental scientist opportunities?[/QUOTE] They are declining. worst in over 20 years. Decline began in Bush years due to cuts in oversite spending. What you see happening in the Gulf w BP reflects the "coziness" that has developed with all regulated industry and the pervasive lack of oversite and compliance nationwide. Getting the EPA to respond to real issues is a non starter. if you speak "non compliance" its considered inappropriate. With over 20 years of diverse experience, I am working barely above minimum wage because there are so few jobs. http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c38872 http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/environmental-scientist/environmental-scientist-job-opportunities-growing-declining/t14888/p1#c38872 2006-12-06 13:43:43.0 Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most environmental scientist opportunities?