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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

SOC 19-2041.00

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. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Writing

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Science

3.9

Active Learning

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.3

Mathematics

3.8

Law and Government

3.7

Clerical

3.6

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Biology

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Chemistry

3.5

Key Tasks

1Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.

2Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.

3Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.

4Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.

5Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, or codes of practice for environmental management.

Also Known As

Air Analyst Clinical Laboratory Scientist Clinical Researcher Compliance Coordinator Ecological Modeler Environmental Analyst Environmental Consultant Environmental Designer Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Environmental Planner