Environmental Field Technician
Job Description
Environmental field technicians, or environmental science and protection technicians, conduct tests on the environmental impact of a potential source of pollutants. They work to prevent environmental degradation, public health threats, and violations of the laws that protect both the environment and the public.
Careers Ladder
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Qualifications
You generally need only an associate degree or a certificate in applied science or science-related technology to work in this field. Some jobs do require a bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology.
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Attributes
- Analytical
- Communicator
- Detail Orientated
- Educated
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Organised
- Problem Solving
- Procedural
- Perceptive
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Key Skills
- Research
- Analyse Data
- Critical Thinking
- Observational Skills
- Reports
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Future Prospects
You may like to think about moving on from this career, some transferable skills can be utilised in roles such as;