How to hire a manager, environmental and safety

How to hire a manager, environmental and safety, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager, environmental and safety hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The manager, environmental and safety 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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   Hiring the perfect manager, environmental and safety also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of managers, environmental and safety.

   Type of Manager, Environmental And Safety	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager, Environmental And Safety	Health and safety engineers develop procedures and design systems to prevent people from getting sick or injured and to keep property from being damaged. They combine knowledge of systems engineering and of health and safety to make sure that chemicals, machinery, software, furniture, and other consumer products will not cause harm to people or damage to buildings.	$30-56
   EHS Coordinator	An EHS coordinator develops and organizes environmental health and safety (EHS) programs and protocols in a company. They typically perform research and analysis to determine the ideal practices, gather and analyze data to identify problem areas and their corresponding solutions, spearheading information drives within the company, and coordinating with different departments... Show more	$20-42
   Safety And Training Manager	A safety and training manager specializes in enforcing safety policies and developing training programs for employees. Their responsibilities typically revolve around identifying the company's and employees' needs, assessing existing programs and plans, recommending and implementing the best practices, and facilitating procedures to optimize business operations... Show more	$23-55

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Environmental Health
   • OSHA
   • EHS
   • Ehs Management
   • Environmental Compliance
   • EPA
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Safety Program
   • Corrective Action
   • Regulatory Agencies
   • Emergency Response
   • Management System
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Hazardous Waste

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all worker's compensation claims which include proper recordkeeping, light duty programs and employee follow up doctor's appointments.
   • Focuse on achieving the highest levels of HSE performance through behavior-base initiatives, auditing, mentoring and expeditiously implementing change.
   • Determine environmental and occupational safety and health expert proficient at addressing non-compliance matters and implementing fit for purpose EHS management system.
   • Interface with regulatory agencies on a regular basis, including EPA, NJDEP, OSHA, DEA, FDA and more.
   • Develop technical and/or compliance relate documents require by the regulatory agencies (EPA, EQB, COE etc . )
   • Generate and maintain comprehensive records for Illinois EPA reporting, safety training, and MSDS available to all staff members.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager, environmental and safety job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A manager, environmental and safety salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a manager, environmental and safety in Montana may be lower than in Louisiana, and an entry-level manager, environmental and safety usually earns less than a senior-level manager, environmental and safety. Additionally, a manager, environmental and safety with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average manager, environmental and safety salary

   $87,111yearly

   $41.88 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager, environmental and safety salary

   $63,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average manager, environmental and safety salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$113,507	$55
   2	District of Columbia	$98,245	$47
   3	Massachusetts	$94,673	$46
   4	Virginia	$94,141	$45
   5	Maryland	$92,810	$45
   6	Texas	$91,368	$44
   7	Tennessee	$90,512	$44
   8	Arkansas	$85,962	$41
   9	Minnesota	$85,144	$41
   10	Nevada	$84,236	$41
   11	Pennsylvania	$80,187	$39
   12	New Jersey	$78,801	$38
   13	Idaho	$78,165	$38
   14	Oklahoma	$74,718	$36
   15	Indiana	$73,373	$35
   16	New York	$72,083	$35
   17	South Carolina	$70,709	$34
   18	Georgia	$65,809	$32

   Average manager, environmental and safety salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$153,413	$73.76	4
   2	Google	$143,089	$68.79	18
   3	Intuit	$107,892	$51.87
   4	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$106,380	$51.14	3
   5	Sony Pictures	$106,235	$51.07
   6	Walmart	$105,265	$50.61	5
   7	Synopsys	$100,283	$48.21
   8	Kyocera Mobile	$99,710	$47.94
   9	Seagen	$97,145	$46.70
   10	Gilead Sciences	$95,369	$45.85	6
   11	Valent BioSciences	$93,800	$45.10
   12	Valent U.S.A	$93,645	$45.02
   13	Estée Lauder	$92,993	$44.71	3
   14	Oshkosh	$92,747	$44.59	14
   15	Sysco	$91,743	$44.11	15
   16	Avantor	$91,557	$44.02
   17	Smithfield Foods	$90,212	$43.37	2
   18	Tesla	$89,696	$43.12	4
   19	The AES	$88,686	$42.64	2
   20	Baptist Health Home Care	$87,620	$42.13	27

4. Writing a manager, environmental and safety job description

   A manager, environmental and safety job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a manager, environmental and safety job description:

   Manager, environmental and safety job description example

   The primary purpose of the Plant Safety and Environmental Manager is to establish, promote, and maintain safety, environmental and health compliance programs, and activities for the IPG Marysville facility. This includes daily compliance programs, future compliance planning, training, government regulatory reporting, and workers' compensation.
   Principle Accountabilities
   1. Administer and manage environmental, health and safety management systems and programs including but not limited to compliance monitoring, reporting, training, recordkeeping, and policy implementation.
   2. Partner with plant leadership and serve as the SME regarding interpretation of federal, state and local EHS regulations including but not limited to Renewable Operating Permit (MACT, Title V), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, OSHA Process Safety Management PSM), Underground Storage Tanks and Large Quantity Hazardous Waste Generator.
   3. Coordinate with project and site leadership to create and achieve short and long-term EHS objectives, targets, strategies, and measures which prioritize and mitigate risks.
   4. Administer the development and implementation of risk assessment methods and systems to anticipate, identify and evaluate hazards.
   5. Facilitate and coach multiple safety teams focusing on activities such as Process Hazard Analysis, Job Safety Analysis, education and awareness, safety work orders, Behavior Based Safety, incident reviews and lockout/tagout.
   6. Facilitate the Responsible Tape Program at the Marysville location and audition other IPG site programs.
   7. Lead Corporate Safety Pillar Team tasked with developing, standardizing, and auditing IPS environmental,
   health and safety programs across all North American Operations.
   8. Participate on Corporate IPS Steering Team as required.
   9. Coordinate and participate in company initiatives such as pre-start up safety reviews, Management of Change and
   risk mitigation as needed.
   10. Act on behalf of the company with all regulatory agencies.
   11. Coordinate testing (air, water, waste, exposure, etc.) for permit support and to ensure compliance.
   12. Any other tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager or Corporate EHS Manager.
   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent in this position.The Safety and Environmental Manager will maintain personal compliance with IPG's Safety and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and will actively communicate the provisions of the Code to assure broad
   support and understanding of the program. Essential Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in environmental, health and safety or related field. Five to ten years of successful, progressive experience in environmental, health and safety in a manufacturing environment. Sporadic travel is a requirement of the job, dictated by the needs of the business. Excellent communication and organization skills. Possess understanding of financial and other business measurements and apply them effectively. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay Ability to commute/relocate: Marysville, MI 48040: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): What are your salary expectations? Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: EHS: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: One location
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right manager, environmental and safety for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit managers, environmental and safety, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 manager, environmental and safety

   Once you've selected the best manager, environmental and safety candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new manager, environmental and safety first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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