Salary Breakdown
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Average
$42,870
ANNUAL
$20.61
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,230
ANNUAL
$13.57
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,490
ANNUAL
$18.50
HOURLY
Expert Level
$60,250
ANNUAL
$28.97
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
640
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Supporting Programs
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Top Expected Tasks
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
01
Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
02
Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
03
Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
04
Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
05
Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
06
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.
07
Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
08
Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.
09
Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
10
Direct activities of workers in laboratory.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Science
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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