Description
Identify the cause of pollution incidents, as well as its nature and the extent of the risks, by performing tests on the site of pollution as well as in a laboratory and performing research.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 7 occupations
- Total: 9 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Environmental scientistAn Environmental Scientist studies the natural environment and works to protect it by identifying, analyzing, and mitigating human impacts on air, water, soil, and ecosystems. They…
- Environmental expertAn environmental expert is a highly knowledgeable professional specializing in various aspects of environmental science, policy, and management. This role involves addressing envir…
Optional for
- Utilities inspectorUtilities inspectors examine products, systems and machiney such as sewer, water, gas or electric turbines ensuring they are built and functioning according to regulations. They wr…
- Groundwater monitoring technicianGroundwater monitoring technician monitor the environment, gathering data in the form of samples and performing tests in a laboratory or field, to investigate potential sources of …
- Nature conservation officerNature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural env…
- Environmental policy officerEnvironmental policy officers research, analyse, develop and implement policies related to the environment. They give expert advice to entities such as commercial organisations, go…
- Radiation protection officerRadiation protection officers are responsible for the protection from harmful effects caused by exposure to ionising radiation. They ensure compliance with legislation and regulati…
- Hazardous waste inspectorHazardous waste inspectors inspect industrial sites to ensure they adhere to waste disposal legislation and inspect their equipment to see if it is operational and functions accord…
- Environmental technicianEnvironmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or …