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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

SOC 19-4091.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Writing

3.6

Science

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.4

Monitoring

3.2

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.1

Biology

4.0

Law and Government

3.7

Mathematics

3.6

Customer and Personal Service

3.6

Chemistry

3.6

Engineering and Technology

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.4

Key Tasks

1Discuss test results and analyses with customers.

2Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.

3Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.

4Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.

5Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.

Also Known As

Air Analyst Air Pollution Auditor Air Quality Technician Air Sampling and Monitoring Analytical Lab Technician Asbestos Abatement Technician Asbestos Microscopist Biological Lab Technician Biotechnician Chemical Lab Technician