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Career: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Job Description
Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
83
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Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, and asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels and identify sources of pollution. |
83
|
Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, and charts that interpret test results. |
72
|
Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment. |
71
|
Develop and implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution and radiation. |
69
|
Maintain files such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information and diagrams showing equipment locations. |
68
|
Discuss test results and analyses with customers. |
65
|
Provide information and technical and program assistance to government representatives, employers and the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection or workplace safety. |
64
|
Calibrate microscopes and test instruments. |
64
|
Perform statistical analysis of environmental data. |
58
|
Respond to and investigate hazardous conditions or spills, or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis. |
56
|
Weigh, analyze, and measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants. |
52
|
Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis. |
52
|
Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards such as high noise levels, radiation or potential lighting hazards. |
44
|
Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas. |
43
|
Distribute permits, closure plans and cleanup plans. |
41
|
Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities. |
31
|
Develop testing procedures or direct activities of workers in laboratory. |
31
|
Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations. |
26
|
Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms and removing impurities from purification systems. |
22
|
Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities. |
20
|
Conduct standardized tests to ensure materials and supplies used throughout power supply systems meet processing and safety specifications. |
18
|
Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
79
|
Processing Information
|
74
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
72
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
71
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
70
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
69
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
65
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
65
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
65
|
Getting Information
|
65
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
65
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
64
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
63
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
63
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
63
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
61
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
59
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
59
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
59
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
58
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
58
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
57
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
57
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
55
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
53
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
53
|
Thinking Creatively
|
52
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
51
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
49
|
Interacting With Computers
|
46
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
44
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
44
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
42
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
42
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
41
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
39
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
37
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
29
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
28
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
22
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
9
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|