Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
O*NET Code: 19-2041.00
Description
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. 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.
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💼 Also Known As
Air AnalystEcological ModelerEnvironmental AnalystEnvironmental ConsultantEnvironmental DesignerEnvironmental Health and Safety Specialist (EHS Specialist)Environmental Health SpecialistEnvironmental Permitting SpecialistEnvironmental PlannerEnvironmental Programs SpecialistEnvironmental Protection SpecialistEnvironmental Safety SpecialistEnvironmental ScientistEnvironmental Services SpecialistEnvironmental SpecialistEnvironmental Systems CoordinatorEnvironmentalistHazardous Substances ScientistHealth EnvironmentalistNatural Resources Specialist
⚡ Skills (22)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Science4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Monitoring4/100
Coordination4/100
+ 12 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (64)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Adobe Illustrator
Graphics or photo imaging software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Bentley MicroStation
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥IBM SPSS Statistics
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
0ADMS pollution modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0CAP88-PC
Analytical or scientific software
0CERC EMIT
Analytical or scientific software
0Chemical management tracking software
Data base user interface and query software
0Chemicals and Irrigation CANDI
Analytical or scientific software
0Compass software
Analytical or scientific software
0Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Graphics or photo imaging software
0DQO ELIPGRID-PC
Analytical or scientific software
0DataPipe EHS
Data base user interface and query software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0ESRI ArcInfo
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0EarthSoft EQuIS Geology
Data base user interface and query software
0Ecotech WinAQMS
Compliance software
0Ecotech WinCollect
Analytical or scientific software
0Emissions tracking software
Compliance software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Map creation software
0Golden Software Surfer
Map creation software
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Hotspot
Analytical or scientific software
0Laboratory information management system LIMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Lakes Environmental EcoRisk View
Analytical or scientific software
0Lakes Environmental Emissions View
Data base user interface and query software
0Lakes Environmental ISC-AERMOD View
Analytical or scientific software
0Lakes Environmental SLAB View
Analytical or scientific software
0Link Microtek
Analytical or scientific software
0MIRS Compliance
Compliance software
0Mapping software
Map creation software
0Material safety data sheet MSDS software
Compliance software
0Microsoft SharePoint Server
Document management software
0RSA RadCalc
Analytical or scientific software
0Rad Pro Calculator
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare ArcMap
Map creation software
0Smart Data Solutions RS Solutions
Data base user interface and query software
0SmugMug Flickr
Graphics or photo imaging software
0SoundPLAN
Analytical or scientific software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Sun Microsystems Java
Object or component oriented development software
0TANKS
Analytical or scientific software
0Tucows ChemBase
Data base user interface and query software
0Waters eLab Notebook
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Wolfel IMMI
Analytical or scientific software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Chief Sustainability Officers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Water Resource Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Soil and Plant Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Conservation Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Range Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health → Chief Sustainability Officers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (100% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (20)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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