Environmental Engineering Technicians

Job Description: Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientist. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

Environmental Engineering Technicians spend a lot of their time Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. They are naturally good at Written Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Comprehension, and Category Flexibility. Environmental Engineering Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Customer and Personal Service, and Design and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.

Work Activities

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Processing Information
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Getting Information
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Written Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Category Flexibility
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Oral Expression
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Information Ordering
  
Near Vision
  
Written Expression
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Number Facility
  
Visualization
  
Originality
  
Speech Recognition
  
Selective Attention
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Far Vision
  
Speech Clarity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Reaction Time
  
Control Precision
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Memorization
  
Trunk Strength
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Static Strength
  
Auditory Attention
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Time Sharing
  
Speed of Closure
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Depth Perception
  
Stamina
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Response Orientation
  
Rate Control
  
Sound Localization
  
Night Vision
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Investigative
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Design
  
Physics
  
Building and Construction
  
Administration and Management
  
Mathematics
  
Mechanical
  
Clerical
  
English Language
  
Law and Government
  
Chemistry
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Biology
  
Geography
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Education and Training
  
Communications and Media
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Psychology
  
Production and Processing
  
Transportation
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Nevada
$63,080  
 
Rhode Island
$62,820  
 
Alaska
$57,940  
 
California
$53,860  
 
Washington
$53,810  
 
Hawaii
$53,380  
 
South Carolina
$51,540  
 
New Mexico
$50,020  
 
Maryland
$49,370  
 
Oregon
$48,510  
 
North Dakota
$48,170  
 
Texas
$47,590  
 
Connecticut
$45,460  
 
Michigan
$44,950  
 
Wyoming
$44,470  
 
New Hampshire
$43,760  
 
Arizona
$43,460  
 
Wisconsin
$43,150  
 
Tennessee
$43,000  
 
Minnesota
$42,790  
 
Nebraska
$42,610  
 
Idaho
$42,570  
 
Indiana
$42,240  
 
Virginia
$42,210  
 
Pennsylvania
$42,190  
 
Colorado
$41,690  
 
New York
$41,300  
 
Utah
$40,970  
 
Massachusetts
$40,720  
 
Illinois
$40,640  
 
North Carolina
$40,470  
 
Maine
$40,330  
 
New Jersey
$40,230  
 
Ohio
$39,330  
 
Mississippi
$39,230  
 
Montana
$38,720  
 
Louisiana
$38,570  
 
Kentucky
$38,560  
 
West Virginia
$38,440  
 
Florida
$38,340  
 
Oklahoma
$38,270  
 
Missouri
$37,910  
 
Georgia
$37,400  
 
Vermont
$37,390  
 
Arkansas
$36,840  
 
Kansas
$36,490  
 
South Dakota
$34,140  
 
Alabama
$33,900  
 
Iowa
$31,830  
 
Puerto Rico
$21,460  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Mathematics
  
Writing
  
Active Learning
  
Active Listening
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Speaking
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Monitoring
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Time Management
  
Coordination
  
Systems Analysis
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Persuasion
  
Science
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Learning Strategies
  
Operation and Control
  
Troubleshooting
  
Operations Analysis
  
Instructing
  
Programming
  
Equipment Selection
  
Negotiation
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Technology Design
  
Repairing
  
Management of Financial Resources
  

Work Values

Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Self Control
  
Independence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Initiative
  
Cooperation
  
Persistence
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Leadership
  
Concern for Others
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Letters and Memos
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Electronic Mail
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Contact With Others
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Time Pressure
  
Consequence of Error
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Physical Proximity
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Degree of Automation
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Receive, set up, test, and decontaminate equipment.
  
Maintain project logbook records and computer program files.
  
Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
  
Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
  
Review work plans to schedule activities.
  
Obtain product information, identify vendors and suppliers, and order materials and equipment to maintain inventory.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, and 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.
  
Oversee support staff.
  
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
  
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs and sketches.
  
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
  
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction and to develop pollution prevention programs.
  
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry and other agencies.
  
Develop work plans, including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needs.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  
Maintain project logbook records and computer program files.
  
Receive, set up, test, and decontaminate equipment.
  
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  
Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
  
Obtain product information, identify vendors and suppliers, and order materials and equipment to maintain inventory.
  
Review work plans to schedule activities.
  
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
  
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs and sketches.
  
Develop work plans, including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needs.
  
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
  
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, and wastewater.
  
Oversee support staff.
  
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry and other agencies.
  
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
  
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction and to develop pollution prevention programs.
  
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Maintain project logbook records and computer program files.
  
Review work plans to schedule activities.
  
Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  
Receive, set up, test, and decontaminate equipment.
  
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  
Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
  
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
  
Obtain product information, identify vendors and suppliers, and order materials and equipment to maintain inventory.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Oversee support staff.
  
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
  
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, and wastewater.
  
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
  
Develop work plans, including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needs.
  
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry and other agencies.
  
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
  
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs and sketches.
  
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction and to develop pollution prevention programs.
  
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  
Maintain project logbook records and computer program files.
  
Receive, set up, test, and decontaminate equipment.
  
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
  
Obtain product information, identify vendors and suppliers, and order materials and equipment to maintain inventory.
  
Review work plans to schedule activities.
  
Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs and sketches.
  
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
  
Oversee support staff.
  
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction and to develop pollution prevention programs.
  
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, and wastewater.
  
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
  
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
  
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  
Develop work plans, including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needs.
  
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
  
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry and other agencies.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Obtain product information, identify vendors and suppliers, and order materials and equipment to maintain inventory.
  
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
  
Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
  
Review work plans to schedule activities.
  
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  
Maintain project logbook records and computer program files.
  
Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  
Receive, set up, test, and decontaminate equipment.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs and sketches.
  
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction and to develop pollution prevention programs.
  
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry and other agencies.
  
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
  
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, and wastewater.
  
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
  
Develop work plans, including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needs.
  
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
  
Oversee support staff.
  
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  
Receive, set up, test, and decontaminate equipment.
  
Review work plans to schedule activities.
  
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
  
Obtain product information, identify vendors and suppliers, and order materials and equipment to maintain inventory.
  
Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  
Maintain project logbook records and computer program files.
  
Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, and wastewater.
  
Oversee support staff.
  
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
  
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
  
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction and to develop pollution prevention programs.
  
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry and other agencies.
  
Develop work plans, including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needs.
  
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs and sketches.
  
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
  
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
  
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
  
Obtain product information, identify vendors and suppliers, and order materials and equipment to maintain inventory.
  
Receive, set up, test, and decontaminate equipment.
  
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  
Review work plans to schedule activities.
  
Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  
Maintain project logbook records and computer program files.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Develop work plans, including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needs.
  
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
  
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry and other agencies.
  
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
  
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
  
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs and sketches.
  
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, and wastewater.
  
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
  
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction and to develop pollution prevention programs.
  
Oversee support staff.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
  
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  
Receive, set up, test, and decontaminate equipment.
  
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
  
Maintain project logbook records and computer program files.
  
Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  
Obtain product information, identify vendors and suppliers, and order materials and equipment to maintain inventory.
  
Review work plans to schedule activities.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
  
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction and to develop pollution prevention programs.
  
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, and wastewater.
  
Oversee support staff.
  
Develop work plans, including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needs.
  
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
  
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry and other agencies.
  
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
  
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
  
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs and sketches.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Conduct pollution surveys, collecting and analyzing samples such as air and ground water.
  
Perform laboratory work such as logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, recording test results, and performing photo documentation.
  
Obtain product information, identify vendors and suppliers, and order materials and equipment to maintain inventory.
  
Review work plans to schedule activities.
  
Perform environmental quality work in field and office settings.
  
Receive, set up, test, and decontaminate equipment.
  
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
  
Maintain project logbook records and computer program files.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
  
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials.
  
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
  
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction and to develop pollution prevention programs.
  
Oversee support staff.
  
Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry and other agencies.
  
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
  
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead, and wastewater.
  
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
  
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs and sketches.
  
Develop work plans, including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needs.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree