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Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
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This source lists 23 tasks, including 9 marked Core and 14 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: 08/2026.
23 tasks shown
Core · Task 19691 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
Core · Task 3653 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills.
Core · Task 3643 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
Core · Task 3640 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
Core · Task 3649 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater.
Core · Task 3641 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
Core · Task 20513 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.
Core · Task 19688 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.
Core · Task 20514 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
Supplemental · Task 3644 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
Supplemental · Task 20033 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
Supplemental · Task 3652 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Oversee support staff.
Supplemental · Task 3648 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials.
Supplemental · Task 3646 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Review work plans to schedule activities.
Supplemental · Task 19686 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Assess the ability of environments to naturally remove or reduce conventional or emerging contaminants from air, water, or soil.
Supplemental · Task 3658 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Develop work plans, including writing specifications or establishing material, manpower, or facilities needs.
Supplemental · Task 3651 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions.
Supplemental · Task 19689 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Evaluate and select technologies to clean up polluted sites, restore polluted air, water, or soil, or rehabilitate degraded ecosystems.
Supplemental · Task 3654 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
Supplemental · Task 3655 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
Supplemental · Task 3647 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Obtain product information, identify vendors or suppliers, or order materials or equipment to maintain inventory.
Supplemental · Task 3656 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction or to develop pollution prevention programs.
Supplemental · Task 3650 · 08/2026 · Incumbent
Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies.
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