Environmental Engineering Technicians

• Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.
• Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.
• Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.
• Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.
• Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches.
• Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing.
• Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water.
• Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies.
• Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment.
• Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements.
• Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits.
• Review work plans to schedule activities.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Environmental Engineering Technicians.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Environmental Engineering Technicians.