Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
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.
74 alternate job titles:
Air Analyst
Air Pollution Auditor
Air Quality Technician (Air Quality Tech)
Analytical Lab Tech (Analytical Laboratory Technician)
Asbestos Abatement Technician (Asbestos Abatement Tech)
Asbestos Microscopist
Biological Lab Tech (Biological Laboratory Technician)
Biotechnician
Certified Indoor Environmentalist
Chemical 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 Analyst
Environmental 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)
Environmental Property Assessor
Environmental Sampling Technician (Environmental Sampling Tech)
Environmental Science Technician (Environmental Science Tech)
Environmental Technician (Environmental Tech)
Environmental Test Technician (Environmental Test Tech)
Facility Environmental Technician (Facility Environmental Tech)
Field Environmental Technician (Field Environmental Tech)
Field Sampling Technician (Field Sampling Tech)
Field Technician
Ground Water Monitoring Technician (Ground Water Monitoring Tech)
Ground Water Technician (Ground Water Tech)
Hazardous Materials Analyst (Hazmat Analyst)
Hazardous Materials Technician (Hazardous Materials Tech)
Hazardous Waste Technician (Hazardous Waste Tech)
Industrial Ecology Technician (Industrial Ecology Tech)
Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist (IPP Specialist)
Infectious Waste Technician (Infectious Waste Tech)
Lab Assistant (Laboratory Assistant)
Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician)
Lead-Based Paint Technician (Lead-Based Paint Tech)
Leaking Underground Storage Tank Remover (LUST Remover)
Materials Exchange Specialist
Microbiological Lab Technician (Microbiological Laboratory Technician)
Mobile Lab Technician (Mobile Laboratory Technician)
Monitoring Technician (Monitoring Tech)
Natural Resources Technician (Natural Resources Tech)
Pollution Control Technician (Pollution Control Tech)
Prep Technician (Preparation Technician)
Process Environmental Technician (Process Environmental Tech)
Public Health Sanitarian
Public Health Sanitarian Technician (Public Health Sanitarian Tech)
Radon Inspector
Remediation Technician (Remediation Tech)
Sample Prep Tech (Sample Preparation Technician)
Sample Technician (Sample Tech)
Sanitarian
Sanitarian Specialist
Smog Technician (Smog Tech)
Smoke Tester
Soil Analyst
Soil Lab Technician (Soil Laboratory Technician)
Solid Waste Analyst
Solid Waste Landfill Technician (Solid Waste Landfill Tech)
Solid Waste Technician (Solid Waste Tech)
Surface Water Technician (Surface Water Tech)
Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility Technician (TSDF Technician)
Waste Minimization Technician (Waste Minimization Tech)
Waste Specialist
Wastewater Analyst
Water Analyst
Water Quality Analyst
Water Quality Specialist
Water Quality Technician (Water Quality Tech)
Water Treatment Specialist
Salary Information
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health: $49,490 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. | Communication |
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Analyze environmental data. | Analysis |
| Analyze geological samples. | Analysis |
| Analyze chemical compounds or substances. | Analysis |
| Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities. | Analysis |
| Assess compliance with environmental laws. | Analysis |
| Develop environmental research methods. | Analysis |
| Collect environmental data or samples. | General |
| Advise others on matters of public policy. | General |
| Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards. | General |
| Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis. | General |
| Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects. | General |
| Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials. | General |
| Enforce rules or regulations. | General |
| Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities. | General |
| Confer with clients to exchange information. | General |
| Set up laboratory or field equipment. | General |
| Prepare documentation for permits or licenses. | General |
| Inspect work environments to ensure safety. | General |
| Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Investigate system, equipment, or product failures. | General |
| Collect samples for analysis or testing. | General |
| Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations. | Management |
| Direct natural resources management or conservation programs. | Management |
| Supervise scientific or technical personnel. | Management |
| Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD 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 |
| Autodesk Softdesk | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| FishXing | Analytical or scientific software |
| Flood modeling software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Geomechanical design analysis GDA software | Map creation software |
| Graphics software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| HEC-HMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| HEC-RAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Scientific analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Statistical software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Trimble GPS Pathfinder Office | Map creation software |
| Visual OTTHYMO | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcInfo | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcPad | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| ESRI software | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Environmental Professional | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Electron Microscopy Technologist | Microscopy Society of America | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Auditor | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Professional in Training | Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Scientist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Fire Protection Specialist | National Fire Protection Association | Not Available |
| Certified Ground Water Professional | National Ground Water Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Healthcare Safety Professional | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Instructional Trainer | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Mold Professional | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |
| Certified Process Safety Auditor | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Environmental Auditor | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Certified Restorer | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |
| Certified Safety and Health Manager | Institute of Hazardous Materials Management | Not Available |
| Certified Water Specialist | Water Quality Association | Not Available |
| Certified Water Technologist | Association of Water Technologies | Not Available |
| Certified in Healthcare Safety - Environmental Services | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified in Public Health | National Board of Public Health Examiners | Not Available |
| Environmental Analytical Chemist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Environmental Analytical Technologist | National Registry of Certified Chemists | Not Available |
| Environmental Professional In-Training | Board for Global EHS Credentialing | Not Available |
| Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel - X-Ray | American Society for Nondestructive Testing | Not Available |
| LEED AP Neighborhood Development | Green Business Certification Inc. | Not Available |
| Lead Abatement Worker | Environmental Protection Agency | Not Available |
| Manager of Landfill Operations | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Construction & Demolition Materials | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Managing Recycling Systems | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| Mold Awareness Specialist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Offshore Corrosion Assessment Technician | The Association for Materials Protection and Performance | Not Available |
| Radon Measurement Specialist | National Radon Safety Board | Not Available |
| Radon Measurement Technician | National Radon Safety Board | Not Available |
| Radon Mitigation Specialist | National Radon Safety Board | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian | National Environmental Health Association | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Laboratory Technologist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Environmental Property Assessor | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Registered Radiation Protection Technologist | National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists | Not Available |
| Registered Safety Director | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| Regulatory Affairs Certification | Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society | Not Available |
| Renovation, Repair and Painting Program | Environmental Protection Agency | Not Available |
| Safety Trained Supervisor | Board of Certified Safety Professionals | Not Available |
| Transfer Station Management | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Governmental Environmental Technician | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| WSO - Certified Safety Technician | World Safety Organization | Not Available |
| Wastewater Lab Analyst Class I | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Wastewater Lab Analyst Class II | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Wastewater Lab Analyst Class III | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Wastewater Lab Analyst Class IV | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Water Lab Analyst Class I | Association of Boards of Certification | Not Available |
| Zero Waste Principles & Practices | Solid Waste Association of North America | Not Available |
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