Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician

Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

What Does it Take to Be an Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician?

Career 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.

Life As an Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician : What Do They Do?

• Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
• Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
• Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
• Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
• Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
• Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.

Skills Needed to be an Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician

These are the skills Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians say are the most useful in their careers :

• Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Science : Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Writing : Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Job Demand for Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians

There were about 34,600 jobs for Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12.

1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 4,200 new jobs for Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician by 2026.

The BLS estimates 4,600 yearly job openings in this field.

Average Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians Salary

Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians make between $28,530 and $80,130 a year.

What Tools & Technology do Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians may use on a daily basis :

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Email software
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Graphics software
• ESRI ArcView
• Statistical software
• ESRI ArcInfo

How to Become an Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician

What education or degrees do I need to become an Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician?

Where Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians Work

Below are examples of industries where Environmental Science, Protection, and Health Technicians work :

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