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Median wages (2008) $19.34 hourly, $40,230 annual
Employment (2006) 36,000 employees
Projected growth (2006-2016) Much faster than average (21% or higher)
Projected need (2006-2016) 24,000 additional employees
19-4091.00 - Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.

Sample of reported job titles: Environmental Technician, Environmental Specialist, Laboratory Specialist, Process Laboratory Specialist, Environmental Health Specialist, Laboratory Technician, Sanitarian, Public Health Sanitarian, Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist (IPP Specialist), Sanitarian Specialist

Tasks

  • Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, and asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels and identify sources of pollution.
  • Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, and charts that interpret test results.
  • Develop and implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution and radiation.
  • Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
  • Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
  • Maintain files such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information and diagrams showing equipment locations.
  • Develop testing procedures or direct activities of workers in laboratory.
  • Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
  • Calibrate microscopes and test instruments.
  • Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.

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Tools & Technology

Tools used in this occupation:

Air samplers or collectors — Air monitoring equipment; Air sampling impingers; Indoor air quality IAQ monitors; Particulate samplers
Flowmeters — Electronic pump calibrators; Flow monitoring equipment; Pilot tubes; Pump flowmeters
Sampling pumps — Centrifugal water sampling pumps; Micropurge sampling equipment; Purge pumps; Water sample extraction pumps
Sound measuring apparatus or decibel meter — Noise dosimeters; Noise logging analyzers; Noise monitoring instruments; Sound level meters
Water samplers — Lead water sampling kits; Water sample extraction tubes; Water sampling augers; Water sampling pumps

Technology used in this occupation:

Analytical or scientific software — FishXing software; HEC RAS *; HEC-HMS *; Visual OTTHYMO
Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD software; Autodesk Softdesk
Map creation software — ESRI ArcInfo; ESRI ArcView; Geomechanical design analysis GDA software; Trimble GPS software
Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
Word processing software — Microsoft Word

* Software developed by a government agency and/or distributed as freeware or shareware.

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