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Careers / Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health |
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| Summary Description |
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Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing. |
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Air Analyst |
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Air Pollution Auditor |
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Air Quality Technician |
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Air Sampling and Monitoring |
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Asbestos Abatement Technician |
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Asbestos Microscopist |
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Biological/Microbiological Lab Technician |
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Biotechnician |
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Chemical/Analytical Lab Technician |
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Compliance Analyst |
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Compliance Manager |
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Decontamination Technician |
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Emergency Response Technician |
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Emergency Spill Response Technician |
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Energy and Conservation Technician |
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Environmental Analyst |
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Environmental Compliance Technician |
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Environmental Field Technician |
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Environmental Health and Safety Specialist |
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Environmental Health Specialist |
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Environmental Laboratory Technician |
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Environmental Property Assessor |
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Environmental Safety Specialist |
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Environmental Sampling Technician |
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Environmental Science Technician |
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Environmental Scientist |
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Environmental Specialist |
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Environmental Technician |
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Facility Environmental Technician |
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Field Sampling Technician |
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Ground Water Technician |
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Groundwater Monitoring Technician |
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Hazardous Material Technician |
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Hazardous Materials Analyst |
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Hazardous Substances Scientist |
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Hazardous Waste Technician |
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Industrial Ecology Technician |
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Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist (IPP Specialist) |
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Infectious Waste Technician |
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Instrumentation Chemist |
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Laboratory Assistant |
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Laboratory Specialist |
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Laboratory Technician |
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Lead-Based Paint Technician |
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Leaking Underground Storage Tank Remover (LUST Remover) |
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Mobile Lab Technician |
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Natural Resource Technician |
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Pollution Control Technician |
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Process Environmental Technician |
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Process Laboratory Specialist |
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Public Health Sanitarian |
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Public Health Sanitarian Technician |
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Radon Inspector |
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist |
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Remediation Technician |
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Sample Prep Technician |
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Sanitarian |
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Sanitarian Specialist |
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Smog Technician |
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Smoke Tester |
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Soil Analyst |
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Solid Waste Analyst |
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Solid Waste Landfill Technician |
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Solid Waste Technician |
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Source Control Inspector |
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Surface Water Technician |
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Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility Technician (TSDF Technician) |
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Waste Minimization Technician |
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Waste/Materials Exchange Specialist |
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Wastewater Analyst |
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemist |
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Water Analyst |
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Water Purification Chemist |
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Water Quality Analyst |
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Water Quality Specialist |
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Water Quality Technician |
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Water Treatment Specialist |
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| Job Tasks |
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Develop testing procedures or direct activities of workers in laboratory.
- Develop environmental research methods.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
- Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
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Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
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Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
- Collect environmental data or samples.
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Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
- Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
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Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
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Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Record research or operational data.
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Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
- Advise others on business or operational matters.
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Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock to determine concentration of pollutants.
- Analyze geological samples.
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Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
- Advise others on matters of public policy.
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Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
- Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
- Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
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Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
- Confer with clients to exchange information.
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Conduct standardized tests to ensure materials or supplies used throughout power supply systems meet processing and safety specifications.
- Test quality of materials or finished products.
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Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
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Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.
- Analyze environmental data.
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Respond to and investigate hazardous conditions or spills, or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
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Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.
- Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities.
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Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
- Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards.
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Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
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Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
- Record research or operational data.
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Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans.
- Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.
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Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
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| Work Activities |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| 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. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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| Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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