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Environmental Monitoring Technician

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Environmental Monitoring Technician

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Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Environmental Monitoring Technician

Importance
Activity
87% 

Documenting/Recording Information

  • record test results, test procedures, or inspection data

83% 

Getting Information

  • collect scientific or technical data
  • obtain technical support instructions from scientists or engineers
  • collect statistical data
  • collect geographic or physical data

80% 

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

  • recognize public safety hazards
  • understand properties of gases or liquids
  • examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
  • identify properties of soil or water samples

78% 

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

    78% 

    Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

      78% 

      Interacting With Computers

      • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
      • use relational database software
      • use spreadsheet software
      • use word processing or desktop publishing software
      • develop or maintain databases

      75% 

      Making Decisions and Solving Problems

      • make decisions

      75% 

      Processing Information

      • compile numerical or statistical data
      • develop tables depicting data
      • measure, weigh, or count products or materials

      75% 

      Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

        74% 

        Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

        • adhere to safety procedures
        • perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
        • inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
        • inspect waste disposal or treatment facilities for regulatory compliance
        • ensure compliance with government regulations
        • determine negligence or violation of laws or regulations

        74% 

        Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

        • communicate technical information
        • confer with scientists

        74% 

        Analyzing Data or Information

        • analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
        • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
        • analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
        • conduct field research or investigative studies
        • conduct laboratory research or experiments
        • conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
        • conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
        • analyze ecosystem data
        • measure air quality
        • test air to detect toxic gases
        • test air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation
        • conduct analyses to determine physical properties of materials
        • conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds
        • test materials or solutions
        • determine the effects of pollution
        • perform tests to assess compliance with standards

        74% 

        Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

          71% 

          Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

            68% 

            Scheduling Work and Activities

              67% 

              Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

              • monitor atmospheric or meteorological processes

              67% 

              Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

              • use chemical testing or analysis procedures
              • use chemical processing emergency procedures
              • use government regulations
              • use hazardous materials information
              • use health or sanitation standards
              • follow infectious materials procedures
              • use interpersonal communication techniques
              • use interviewing procedures
              • use hazardous disposal techniques
              • use pollution control techniques
              • use scientific research methodology
              • follow safe waste disposal procedures
              • follow microbiology procedures
              • use knowledge of medical terminology
              • use knowledge of investigation techniques
              • use knowledge of materials testing procedures
              • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
              • use physical science research techniques
              • use quantitative research methods
              • use knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
              • use knowledge of metric system

              66% 

              Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

                65% 

                Performing General Physical Activities

                  64% 

                  Thinking Creatively

                  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
                  • determine specifications

                  63% 

                  Developing Objectives and Strategies

                  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
                  • develop plans for programs or projects

                  62% 

                  Controlling Machines and Processes

                  • operate industrial or nondestructive testing equipment
                  • use precision measuring tools or equipment
                  • use biological testing instruments
                  • use microscope
                  • use laboratory equipment

                  61% 

                  Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

                  • advise clients or customers
                  • recommend improvements to work methods or procedures
                  • recommend action to ensure compliance
                  • advise enforcement personnel on environmental standards
                  • advise governmental or industrial personnel

                  59% 

                  Developing and Building Teams

                    58% 

                    Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

                    • explain complex mathematical information
                    • explain rules, policies or regulations
                    • explain government rules or policies

                    57% 

                    Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

                      56% 

                      Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

                      • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
                      • direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs

                      56% 

                      Handling and Moving Objects

                      • prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
                      • collect samples for testing

                      55% 

                      Training and Teaching Others

                        54% 

                        Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

                          51% 

                          Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

                            51% 

                            Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

                            • enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations


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