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Environmental Engineers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Research, design, plan, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

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This source lists 29 tasks, including 28 marked Core and 1 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2024.

29 tasks shown

Core · Task 15210 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.

Core · Task 1377 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.

Core · Task 20195 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.

Core · Task 1374 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.

Core · Task 1373 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them.

Core · Task 1370 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.

Core · Task 1366 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.

Core · Task 20197 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Prepare, maintain, or revise quality assurance documentation or procedures.

Core · Task 1379 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.

Core · Task 1369 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.

Core · Task 19625 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects.

Core · Task 1378 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration.

Core · Task 1380 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.

Core · Task 1375 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards.

Core · Task 1368 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.

Core · Task 19624 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.

Core · Task 1371 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Core · Task 1389 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Request bids from suppliers or consultants.

Core · Task 1376 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues.

Core · Task 1381 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.

Core · Task 1372 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, or performing other general administrative duties.

Core · Task 1390 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, or planning or reviewing database development.

Core · Task 1385 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Develop or present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.

Core · Task 20196 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, or sampling as part of a team conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities.

Core · Task 1387 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources.

Core · Task 1383 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Prepare hazardous waste manifests or land disposal restriction notifications.

Core · Task 23987 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Attend professional conferences to share information.

Core · Task 19626 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues.

Supplemental · Task 1388 · 08/2024 · Occupational Expert

Assess, sort, characterize, or pack known or unknown materials.

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