What You'll Do

  • Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
  • Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
  • Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
  • Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  • Review work plans to schedule activities.
  • Obtain product information, identify vendors or suppliers, or order materials or equipment to maintain inventory.
  • Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials.
  • Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
  • Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
  • Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.

Essential Skills

Reading Comprehension 3.88/5
Active Listening 3.88/5
Critical Thinking 3.88/5
Active Learning 3.75/5
Speaking 3.38/5
Science 3.38/5
Monitoring 3.38/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.25/5
Writing 3.12/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.12/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.12/5
Time Management 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.

Common styles

Cooperation, Attention to Detail, Integrity, Dependability, Initiative

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Written Comprehension 4.0/5
Deductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Inductive Reasoning 4.0/5
Oral Comprehension 3.88/5
Oral Expression 3.88/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.88/5
Information Ordering 3.88/5
Near Vision 3.75/5

Technologies & Tools

Adobe PageMaker Air dispersion modeling software ANSYS simulation software Autodesk AutoCAD Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D Bentley MicroStation C++ Computer aided design and drafting CADD software Continuous emission management software Database software DHI Water and Environment MIKE SHE Ecological risk assessment software Email software Environmental health and safety documentation software ESRI ArcGIS software Formula translation/translator FORTRAN Fugitive emission leak detection software GAEA Technologies WinSieve Gas dispersion model software Gel documentation software

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Cooperation (High importance: 4.3/5)
  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.26/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 4.23/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.21/5)
  • Initiative (High importance: 4.11/5)

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How to Become One

Most employers require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Some positions may also require experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level work to strengthen your candidacy.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

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