Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.

Job Task

• Calibrate microscopes and test instruments.
• Conduct standardized tests to ensure materials and supplies used throughout power supply systems meet processing and safety specifications.
• Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms and removing impurities from purification systems.
• Develop and implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution and radiation.
• Develop testing procedures, and direct activities of workers in laboratory.
• Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
• Distribute permits, closure plans and cleanup plans.
• Maintain files such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information and diagrams showing equipment locations.
• Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.
• Provide information and technical and program assistance to government representatives, employers and the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection or workplace safety.
• Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
• Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, and asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels and identify sources of pollution.
• Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
• Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental and/or health regulations.
• Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
• Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards such as high noise levels, radiation or potential lighting hazards.
• Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
• Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
• Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, and charts that interpret test results.
• Respond to and investigate hazardous conditions or spills, or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
• Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
• Weigh, analyze, and measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.

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