Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

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Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

What they do

Plan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.

Also Called: Brownfield Program Director, Brownfield Program Manager, Brownfield Redevelopment Coordinator, Brownfields Practice Leader, Brownfields Program Coordinator, Brownfields Program Manager, Environmental Practice Leader, Environmental Program Manager, Environmental Quality Division Manager, Environmental Quality Specialist, Brownfield Program Director, Brownfield Program Manager, Brownfield Redevelopment Coordinator, Brownfields Practice Leader, Brownfields Program Coordinator, Brownfields Program Manager, Environmental Practice Leader, Environmental Program Manager, Environmental Quality Division Manager, Environmental Quality Specialist

OH Employment Data

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$65,770
Starting Salary (2025)
$129,940
Median Salary (2025)
4.5%
Projected Job Growth
7,360
OH Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Estimate costs for environmental cleanup and remediation of land redevelopment projects.
Maintain records of decisions, actions, and progress related to environmental redevelopment projects.
Prepare reports or presentations to communicate brownfield redevelopment needs, status, or progress.
Review or evaluate environmental remediation project proposals.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws, standards, regulations, or other requirements.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Enterprising
Business based Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work

What personality traits do you need to succeed?

Integrity
Attention to Detail
Analytical Thinking
Dependability
Cooperation
Persistence

What key skills are needed for this job?

Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking

Expected Knowledge

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Common Activities

Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Education & Preparation

Some occupations may require additional education, advanced degrees, and years of experience in the field.
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Job Zone 4

Considerable Preparation Needed

Education

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Typical Education Required

Education a new hire may need

  • Bachelor's degree 77%
  • Post-baccalaureate certificate 9%
  • Master's degree 9%
  • Post-master's certificate 5%
Source: O*NET Education, Training & Experience data

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