How do they match: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

  • Water Treatment Specialist
  • Water Analyst
  • Water Purification Chemist
  • Water Quality Analyst
  • Water Quality Specialist
  • Water Quality Tech
  • Water Quality Technician
  • Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility Technician
  • Ground Water Monitoring Tech
  • Ground Water Monitoring Technician
  • Ground Water Tech
  • Ground Water Technician
  • Surface Water Tech
  • Surface Water Technician
  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Chemist

  • 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.

  • Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
  • Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.
  • Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.

  • Advise others on business or operational matters.
  • Record research or operational data.