Environmental Engineers

Job Description: Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

Environmental Engineers spend a lot of their time Making Decisions and Solving Problems. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, Oral Expression, and Written Comprehension. Environmental Engineers are typically characterized as being Investigative and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Engineering and Technology, Mathematics, and Design and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Mathematics.

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Work Activities

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

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Written Expression
  
Category Flexibility
  
Information Ordering
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Near Vision
  
Number Facility
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Visualization
  
Far Vision
  
Speech Recognition
  
Speed of Closure
  
Originality
  
Speech Clarity
  
Selective Attention
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Time Sharing
  
Auditory Attention
  
Memorization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Control Precision
  
Depth Perception
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Spatial Orientation
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Social
  

Knowledge

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

Wages

District of Columbia
$104,350  
 
Washington
$90,150  
 
Texas
$88,770  
 
New Mexico
$88,370  
 
California
$87,500  
 
Connecticut
$84,070  
 
Hawaii
$84,050  
 
Ohio
$82,840  
 
Utah
$82,200  
 
Colorado
$82,100  
 
Oklahoma
$81,930  
 
Maryland
$81,550  
 
Tennessee
$80,900  
 
Illinois
$80,710  
 
Alabama
$80,280  
 
New York
$80,100  
 
Rhode Island
$79,790  
 
New Jersey
$79,760  
 
Kansas
$79,490  
 
Nevada
$79,410  
 
Virginia
$79,230  
 
Michigan
$78,920  
 
South Carolina
$78,800  
 
Vermont
$78,770  
 
Minnesota
$78,450  
 
Massachusetts
$77,030  
 
Indiana
$77,000  
 
North Carolina
$76,740  
 
Louisiana
$75,470  
 
Pennsylvania
$74,690  
 
New Hampshire
$74,300  
 
Georgia
$73,060  
 
Oregon
$72,600  
 
Wisconsin
$72,280  
 
Iowa
$71,540  
 
Wyoming
$71,100  
 
Arkansas
$70,740  
 
Delaware
$70,190  
 
Nebraska
$69,050  
 
Arizona
$68,660  
 
Montana
$68,570  
 
Missouri
$68,360  
 
Idaho
$67,820  
 
West Virginia
$65,960  
 
North Dakota
$65,950  
 
Guam
$65,090  
 
South Dakota
$64,570  
 
Mississippi
$63,640  
 
Kentucky
$63,410  
 
Maine
$62,150  
 
Florida
$59,500  
 
Puerto Rico
$49,790  
 

Skills

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

Work Values

Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  
Support
  

Work Styles

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

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

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

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

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

-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 Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
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-

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

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

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

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

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

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

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

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

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

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

-Never-

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

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

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

-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
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
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-

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

-Once a week or more but not every day-

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

-Once a year or more but not every month-

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

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

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

-Very important-

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

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
  
Design and supervise the development of systems processes or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.
  
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
  
Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.
  
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  
Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  
Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.
  
Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  
Advise industries and government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
  
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.
  
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  
Coordinate and manage environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.
  
Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to solid and hazardous waste program requirements.
  
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting waste.
  
Develop and present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  
Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
  
Prepare hazardous waste manifests and land disposal restriction notifications.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  
Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.
  
Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
  
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.
  
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.
  
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
  
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  
Advise industries and government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
  
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
  
Coordinate and manage environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.
  
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  
Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  
Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  
Design and supervise the development of systems processes or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  
Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Develop and present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  
Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
  
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting waste.
  
Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to solid and hazardous waste program requirements.
  
Prepare hazardous waste manifests and land disposal restriction notifications.
  
Assess, sort, characterize, and pack known and unknown materials.
  

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

Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
  
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.
  
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  
Coordinate and manage environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.
  
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
  
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
  
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
  
Advise industries and government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.
  
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  
Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.
  
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  
Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  
Design and supervise the development of systems processes or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  
Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  
Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  
Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.
  

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

Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
  
Develop and present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting waste.
  
Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to solid and hazardous waste program requirements.
  

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

Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.
  
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
  
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
  
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  
Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  
Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  
Advise industries and government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
  
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.
  
Coordinate and manage environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.
  
Design and supervise the development of systems processes or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  
Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  
Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.
  
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
  
Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.
  
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  

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

Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
  
Develop and present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting waste.
  
Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to solid and hazardous waste program requirements.
  

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

Design and supervise the development of systems processes or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  
Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.
  
Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
  
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.
  
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
  
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
  
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
  
Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  
Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.
  
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  
Coordinate and manage environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.
  
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  
Advise industries and government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  
Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.
  

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

Prepare hazardous waste manifests and land disposal restriction notifications.
  
Develop and present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  
Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
  

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

Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.
  
Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  
Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.
  
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  
Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.
  
Design and supervise the development of systems processes or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
  
Coordinate and manage environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.
  
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
  
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
  
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  
Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  
Advise industries and government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
  
Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.
  
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  

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

Prepare hazardous waste manifests and land disposal restriction notifications.
  
Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
  
Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to solid and hazardous waste program requirements.
  
Develop and present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting waste.
  

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

Advise industries and government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  
Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  
Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
  
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
  
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.
  
Coordinate and manage environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.
  
Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.
  
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.
  
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
  
Design and supervise the development of systems processes or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  
Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.
  
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
  
Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  

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

Develop and present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting waste.
  
Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
  
Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to solid and hazardous waste program requirements.
  

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

Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
  
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.
  
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  
Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  
Advise industries and government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  
Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.
  
Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  
Design and supervise the development of systems processes or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
  
Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.
  
Coordinate and manage environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.
  
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
  
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
  
Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.
  
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  

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

Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
  
Develop and present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting waste.
  
Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to solid and hazardous waste program requirements.
  

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

Maintain, write, and revise quality assurance documentation and procedures.
  
Serve on teams conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities, providing assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, and sampling.
  
Inform company employees and other interested parties of environmental issues.
  
Coordinate and manage environmental protection programs and projects, assigning and evaluating work.
  
Advise industries and government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
  
Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, and land.
  
Advise corporations and government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
  
Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, and planning or reviewing database development.
  
Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.
  
Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, and performing other general administrative duties.
  
Design and supervise the development of systems processes or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
  
Develop proposed project objectives and targets, and report to management on progress in attaining them.
  
Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
  
Provide technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects, including remediation system design and determination of regulatory applicability.
  
Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
  
Inspect industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  
Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
  
Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems.
  
Prepare, review, and update environmental investigation and recommendation reports.
  

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

Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to solid and hazardous waste program requirements.
  
Develop and present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
  
Develop, implement, and manage plans and programs related to conservation and management of natural resources.
  
Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans and methods for loading and transporting waste.
  
Prepare hazardous waste manifests and land disposal restriction notifications.
  

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 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-

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 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-

Some College Courses
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree