Environmental Assistant Jobs

Environmental Assistant jobs are open across government agencies, consulting firms, environmental nonprofits, and construction companies, covering specializations in field sampling, regulatory compliance, and data management, from entry-level technician support to senior environmental assistant roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles241+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHealthcare Services
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type63% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Environmental Services Assistant Manager
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Environmental Services Assistant Manager
Healthcare Services Group
Lewiston, Maine
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
$16.5 - $17/hr
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Accountant Assistant - Environmental Remediation
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Accountant Assistant - Environmental Remediation
EIS Holdings, LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona
Accounting
Business Operations
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Environmental Services Assistant Manager
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Environmental Services Assistant Manager
Healthcare Services Group
Venice, Florida
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Environmental Services Assistant (Housekeeping) – Full-Time, 1st Shift | Monday–Friday
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Environmental Services Assistant (Housekeeping) – Full-Time, 1st Shift | Monday–Friday
Well•Spring
Burlington, North Carolina
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
201-500

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Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering - Renewable Contract Assistant Professor
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Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering - Renewable Contract Assistant Professor
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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Environmental Assistant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Healthcare Services26
  • Burns & McDonnell9
  • Accura HealthCare8
  • WSP in the U.S.7
  • Crothall Healthcare6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Education7
  • Construction & Real Estate7
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Science & Research1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in environmental assistant jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, geology, or a related field
  • Experience with field sampling and environmental data collection methods
  • Familiarity with EPA and state environmental regulations and reporting requirements
  • 40-hour HAZWOPER certification or willingness to obtain it upon hire
  • Proficiency in data entry, GIS software, and environmental database management
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in variable field conditions

Tips for Your Environmental Assistant Job Search

Tailor your resume to field work

List specific sampling methods, equipment you've operated, and any chain-of-custody or laboratory protocols you've followed. Hiring managers in environmental roles scan for hands-on technical experience, not just generic data collection or administrative language.

Get your 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Many environmental assistant postings require or strongly prefer 40-hour HAZWOPER training. If you don't have it yet, completing it before you apply moves your resume from the maybe pile to the interview list at remediation and consulting firms.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists environmental assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by regulatory program

Environmental assistant roles differ significantly depending on whether the employer works under RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, or state-specific programs. Read the posting carefully and mirror that regulatory language in your cover letter to show you understand the compliance context.

Prepare a sample log or field notebook excerpt

Bring a redacted or sample field log to your interview to demonstrate your documentation habits. Employers hiring for environmental assistant roles care deeply about data integrity and QA/QC discipline, and a physical example makes your answer concrete and credible.

Negotiate start date around field season timing

Many environmental assistant roles ramp up during spring and summer for field work. If you receive an offer in late winter, it's reasonable to ask about a start date that aligns with the season's first active projects, which shows you understand how the work is structured.

Environmental Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most environmental assistants?

Healthcare Services, Burns & McDonnell, and Accura HealthCare are hiring the most environmental assistants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Environmental consulting firms and state agencies consistently account for a large share of active postings.

How many environmental assistant jobs are remote?

About 38% of environmental assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how field-dependent most of these roles are. Sub-areas like regulatory reporting, environmental data management, and GIS analysis are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while field sampling and site monitoring roles are almost always on-site.

How do you become an environmental assistant?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, biology, or chemistry, as most entry-level postings require a relevant science background. Complete a 40-hour HAZWOPER training course, which many employers require for field roles. Build hands-on experience through internships, volunteer field work, or technician positions with consulting firms or government agencies. Familiarity with GIS tools and data reporting software strengthens your candidacy significantly.

Can you get hired as an environmental assistant with little experience?

Yes, many environmental assistant roles are designed as entry-level positions for candidates with a relevant degree but limited field experience. Employers often prioritize your coursework in environmental regulations, lab techniques, or GIS, along with any internship or volunteer sampling experience. Highlighting academic field projects, senior thesis research, or government agency internships on your resume helps bridge the experience gap at the application stage.

What does the environmental assistant interview process look like?

Most environmental assistant interviews start with a phone or video screen focused on your educational background and familiarity with field protocols. An in-person interview typically follows, often involving technical questions about sampling procedures, chain-of-custody documentation, and regulatory programs like RCRA or the Clean Water Act. Some employers ask you to interpret a sample data sheet or describe how you would handle a field discrepancy, so prepare specific examples from coursework or prior experience.

Where can I find and apply to environmental assistant jobs?

You can find and apply to environmental assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. The listings cover roles in government agencies, environmental consulting firms, nonprofits, and construction companies at every experience level. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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