JobSOC 19-2041
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
11 programs- Environmental Studies03.0103
- Environmental Science03.0104
- Toxicology26.1004
- Molecular Toxicology26.1005
- Environmental Toxicology26.1006
- Marine Sciences30.3201
- Sustainability Studies30.3301
- Environmental Geosciences30.4101
- Geography and Environmental Studies30.4401
- Environmental Chemistry40.0509
- Environmental Health51.2202
02.
Draws on
- English Language4.5 of 5
- Biology3.9 of 5
- Customer and Personal Service3.7 of 5
- Law and Government3.5 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.