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Career: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Job Description
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
95
|
Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance, and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects. |
94
|
Communicate scientific and technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings. |
93
|
Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public. |
88
|
Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements. |
82
|
Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, and codes of practice for environmental management. |
81
|
Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data. |
76
|
Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological and mineralogical information, and soil or water samples. |
74
|
Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects and surveys. |
74
|
Research sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories or methods of pollution abatement or control. |
74
|
Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff. |
72
|
Process and review environmental permits, licenses, and related materials. |
70
|
Monitor effects of pollution and land degradation, and recommend means of prevention or control. |
68
|
Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment. |
65
|
Conduct environmental audits and inspections, and investigations of violations. |
62
|
Evaluate violations or problems discovered during inspections to determine appropriate regulatory actions or to provide advice on the development and prosecution of regulatory cases. |
57
|
Develop the technical portions of legal documents, administrative orders, or consent decrees. |
56
|
Design and direct studies to obtain technical environmental information about planned projects. |
55
|
Monitor environmental impacts of development activities. |
54
|
Conduct applied research on environmental topics, such as waste control and treatment and pollution abatement methods. |
54
|
Develop methods to minimize the impact of production processes on the environment, based on the study and assessment of industrial production, environmental legislation, and physical, biological, and social environments. |
49
|
Develop programs designed to obtain the most productive, non-damaging use of land. |
48
|
Plan and develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
73
|
Getting Information
|
71
|
Processing Information
|
71
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
70
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
68
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
67
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
67
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
66
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
66
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
65
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
63
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
61
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
60
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
59
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
59
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
57
|
Thinking Creatively
|
57
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
56
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
55
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
53
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
52
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
52
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
50
|
Interacting With Computers
|
49
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
49
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
48
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
48
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
48
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
47
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
47
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
44
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
42
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
42
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
40
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
32
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
31
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
29
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
27
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
26
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
26
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
22
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|