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Environmental Engineering Technicians

  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Tasks

What tasks do Environmental Engineering Technicians perform?

  • Maintain project logbook records or computer program files.

  • Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations.

  • Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings.

  • Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water.


Knowledge

What do Environmental Engineering Technicians need to know?

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.


Skills

What skills do Environmental Engineering Technicians need?

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.



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