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Provided by: Sustainability Ambassadors |Published on: December 8, 2023
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Synopsis
This article includes the core aspects of being an environmental management specialist and an interview with Tiffany Sevilla, Senior Environmental Management Specialist at the Port of Seattle.
Students will learn that an environmental management specialist may work with engineers to manage stormwater pollution, they must have communication skills and the ability to build relationships, and that internships are a great way to gain industry knowledge.
Most of the information in this article comes from a senior environmental management specialist with a master's degree in Environmental Engineering.
The management specialist in this article has an intriguing and inspiring life story.
Additional Prerequisites
It may be helpful if students already understand the environment's impact on human health and how pollution can impact drinking water.
It may benefit students to know the median income in America so they can put the salary estimates in a proper context.
Differentiation
Students can read this article at home to prepare for an in-class discussion on water quality disparity in America, why it exists, and the water quality in their community.
This article pairs well with a lesson about stormwater pollution and water quality maintenance.
This article can augment a classroom discussion on green infrastructure, its importance, and its growing popularity.
Students can research local opportunities for education, internships, and jobs on the career path to environmental management.
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