JobSOC 19-4042
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
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.
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 Science03.0104
- Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician15.0506
- Environmental/Environmental Engineering Technology/Technician15.0507
- Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician15.0508
- Environmental Toxicology26.1006
- Sustainability Studies30.3301
- Environmental Geosciences30.4101
- Geography and Environmental Studies30.4401
- Environmental Chemistry40.0509
- Physical Science Technologies/Technicians, Other41.0399
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other41.9999
02.
Draws on
- Customer and Personal Service3.6 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.