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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 25 tasks, including 20 marked Core and 5 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: 08/2023.
25 tasks shown
Core · Task 1550 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
Core · Task 20869 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
Core · Task 1549 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
Core · Task 1556 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
Core · Task 1560 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
Core · Task 1565 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
Core · Task 1566 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.
Core · Task 1553 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
Core · Task 1552 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
Core · Task 1561 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
Core · Task 1563 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
Core · Task 1570 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
Core · Task 19799 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.
Core · Task 1554 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
Core · Task 1557 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
Core · Task 20871 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Develop testing procedures.
Core · Task 1562 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.
Core · Task 19798 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.
Core · Task 20870 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Direct activities of workers in laboratory.
Core · Task 19797 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes, and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
Supplemental · Task 1558 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
Supplemental · Task 1555 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
Supplemental · Task 1559 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.
Supplemental · Task 1567 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
Supplemental · Task 1564 · 08/2023 · Occupational Expert
Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans.
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