Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Environmental Science Technician to perform laboratory and field tests to monitor pollution. You will be responsible for collecting samples, calibrating instruments, inspecting conditions, and maintaining compliance files. Strong skills in science, critical thinking, and active listening are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD software. This position offers the chance to impact environmental health positively across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Initiate procedures to close down establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
• Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos for testing.
• Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
• Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
• Maintain files such as hazardous waste databases.
• Inspect workplaces for health and safety hazards.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Science

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Microsoft Access

Email software

SAP

Microsoft Project

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Acrobat

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Computer aided design CAD software

Graphics software

ESRI ArcView

Statistical software

ESRI ArcInfo

Job description

Overview

Environmental Science, Protection, or Health Technician

Career Description 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.

Responsibilities

• Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
• Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
• Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
• Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
• Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
• Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.

Skills

• 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.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Science: Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Tools & Technology

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Email software
• SAP
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Adobe Acrobat
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Graphics software
• ESRI ArcView
• Statistical software
• ESRI ArcInfo