How to hire an environmental analyst

How to hire an environmental analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step environmental analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an environmental analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new environmental analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The environmental analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An environmental analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, environmental analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of environmental analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Environmental Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Environmental Analyst	Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. They may clean up polluted areas, advise policymakers, or work with industry to reduce waste.	$19-44
   Field Scientist	The duties of a field scientist depend on one's line of work or industry of employment. In general, their responsibilities typically include conducting studies and scientific research, visiting various sites to observe and gather samples, performing laboratory analyses and experiments, maintaining records of all operations, and coming up with conclusions from the research findings... Show more	$25-53
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hazardous Waste
   • Environmental Compliance
   • Data Analysis
   • EPA
   • PowerPoint
   • Environmental Regulations
   • Data Collection
   • Technical Reports
   • Water Quality
   • Environmental Issues
   • Project Management
   • Air Quality
   • GIS
   • Hazardous Materials

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage MSDS database of raw materials for manufacturing, EHS equipment supply, and project invoices.
   • Manage and conduct various environmental engineering projects at DOD facilities.
   • Implement compliance programs for TSCA and RCRA including personnel training.
   • Develop AWTS, waste characterizations, maintain RCRA records, etc.
   • Create various supportive maps/figures and site plans in GIS and AutoCAD for reports and presentations.
   • Conduct storm water/erosion control inspections, and OSHA regulation safety inspections at construction sites throughout the metro Atlanta area.

   More environmental analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your environmental analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An environmental analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, environmental analysts' average salary in maine is 59% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level environmental analysts 57% less than senior-level environmental analysts.
   • Certifications. An environmental analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an environmental analyst's salary.

   Average environmental analyst salary

   $60,795yearly

   $29.23 hourly rate

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   Entry-level environmental analyst salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average environmental analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$96,225	$46
   2	District of Columbia	$93,057	$45
   3	Virginia	$71,037	$34
   4	New York	$65,679	$32
   5	Maryland	$64,535	$31
   6	Oregon	$63,772	$31
   7	Oklahoma	$59,992	$29
   8	Connecticut	$59,831	$29
   9	Massachusetts	$59,533	$29
   10	Georgia	$58,420	$28
   11	Texas	$57,992	$28
   12	Colorado	$57,815	$28
   13	Tennessee	$57,262	$28
   14	North Carolina	$57,180	$27
   15	Michigan	$53,886	$26
   16	Minnesota	$53,647	$26
   17	Indiana	$52,884	$25
   18	Pennsylvania	$52,676	$25
   19	Utah	$50,471	$24
   20	Nebraska	$41,220	$20

   Average environmental analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NVIDIA	$117,808	$56.64	1
   2	Marathon Petroleum	$106,015	$50.97	1
   3	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$88,175	$42.39
   4	Oak Ridge National Laboratory	$87,102	$41.88
   5	BWX Technologies	$86,362	$41.52
   6	Overseas Private Investment	$84,417	$40.59
   7	CVS Health	$84,241	$40.50	63
   8	Southern California Edison	$83,921	$40.35
   9	Booz Allen Hamilton	$83,346	$40.07	2
   10	Pacifi	$82,734	$39.78
   11	Abt Associates	$79,601	$38.27
   12	City of Seattle	$78,883	$37.92	3
   13	SAIC	$78,835	$37.90
   14	AIG	$77,878	$37.44
   15	Stantec	$76,508	$36.78	199
   16	Kimley-Horn	$74,643	$35.89	17
   17	ICF	$73,271	$35.23	33
   18	Hawkins	$73,267	$35.22
   19	Cambrex	$73,163	$35.17
   20	MoneyGram International	$71,985	$34.61

4. Writing an environmental analyst job description

   A job description for an environmental analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's an environmental analyst job description:

   Environmental analyst job description example

   Key Role:
   
   Provide technical support to DoD, service acquisition program, and representatives with a focus on acquisition environmental policy analysis, compliance planning, and risk management. Provide regulatory impact reviews, evaluation of environmental, safety, and occupational health (ESOH) risk assessments and impacts of ESOH risks to the DoD mission, assessment and execution of National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order 12114 requirements, hazardous materials management activities related to weapon system design and fielding, and other acquisition environmental documentation analyses. Guide, develop, and implement required ESOH planning and analysis requirements for the clients systems acquisition programs. Develop and review environmental management plans. Perform and review environmental related analyses to identify hazards and eliminate or reduce associated risks. Develop reports and briefings for clients. This position is a hybrid role with a combination of working at a Booz Allen office or client site and working remotely.
   
   Basic Qualifications:
   
   * 3+ years of experience in environmental planning, environmental compliance, environmental and safety sciences, environmental and safety engineering, and environmental policy
   
   * 3+ years of experience with reviewing and developing NEPA/EO 12114 documentation including with Navy at sea ranges
   
   * Knowledge of DoD systems acquisition process and DoD acquisition Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health policy and guidance
   
   * Knowledge of MIL-STD-882E DoD Standard Practice for System Safety
   
   * Ability to evaluate and execute the National Environmental Policy Act and Executive Order 12114 analyses and documentation, and ESOH risks assessments and analyses within the DoD acquisition process
   
   * Ability to analyze, research, assess, and organize technical data into cohesive and clear technical reports, white or point papers, and presentations
   
   * Ability to efficiently prepare and maintain PESH and NEPA/EO 12114 Compliance Schedule documents, reports, briefing point papers, presentations, and memorandums
   
   * Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups
   
   * Ability to obtain a security clearance
   
   * Bachelor's degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science
   
   Additional Qualifications:
   
   * 3+ years of experience supporting ESOH DoD systems acquisition related projects or programs
   
   * Experience in environmental analyses and risk assessment, and NEPA/EO 12114 processes within DoD systems acquisition projects or programs
   
   * Experience with increasing technical leadership
   
   * Experience with logistics, systems engineering, or acquisition program management
   
   * Knowledge of safety and occupational health regulations
   
   * Ability to work effectively in a team environment
   
   * Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
   
   Clearance:
   
   Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
   
   At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choice, and support your total well-being. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, insurance programs, commuter program, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and childcare benefits.
   
   The salary for this position will be determined based on various factors. The proposed salary range for this position in Colorado is 88,000 to 120,000.
   
   We're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right environmental analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with environmental analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit environmental analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your environmental analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit environmental analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with environmental analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new environmental analyst

   Once you have selected a candidate for the environmental analyst position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new environmental analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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