Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
O*NET Code: 19-4042.00
Description
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
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💼 Also Known As
Air AnalystAir Pollution AuditorAir Quality Technician (Air Quality Tech)Analytical Lab Tech (Analytical Laboratory Technician)Asbestos Abatement Technician (Asbestos Abatement Tech)Asbestos MicroscopistBiological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician)BiotechnicianCertified Indoor EnvironmentalistChemical Lab Tech (Chemical Laboratory Technician)Compliance Technician (Compliance Tech)Decontamination Technician (Decontamination Tech)Emergency Spill Response Technician (Emergency Spill Response Tech)Energy and Conservation Technician (Energy and Conservation Tech)Environmental AnalystEnvironmental Compliance Technician (Environmental Compliance Tech)Environmental Field Technician (Environmental Field Tech)Environmental Health Officer (EHO)Environmental Lab Tech (Environmental Laboratory Technician)Environmental Monitoring Technician (Environmental Monitoring Tech)
⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Science3/100
Monitoring3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Mathematics3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (33)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥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 Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Autodesk Softdesk
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0ESRI ArcInfo
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcPad
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0ESRI software
Geographic information system
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0FishXing
Analytical or scientific software
0Flood modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Map creation software
0Graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0HEC-HMS
Analytical or scientific software
0HEC-RAS
Analytical or scientific software
0Scientific analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office
Map creation software
0Visual OTTHYMO
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
0YouTube
Video creation and editing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Salary: $50,000
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Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Water/Wastewater Engineers
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
Conservation Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Industrial Ecologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health → Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Transition Difficulty: Easy (84% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
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Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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