Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

• Environmental Analyst

• Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance, and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
• Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological and mineralogical information, and soil or water samples.
• Communicate scientific and technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
• Conduct applied research on environmental topics, such as waste control and treatment and pollution abatement methods.
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections, and investigations of violations.
• Design and direct studies to obtain technical environmental information about planned projects.
• Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects and surveys.
• Develop methods to minimize the impact of production processes on the environment, based on the study and assessment of industrial production, environmental legislation, and physical, biological, and social environments.
• Develop programs designed to obtain the most productive, non-damaging use of land.
• Develop the technical portions of legal documents, administrative orders, or consent decrees.
• Evaluate violations or problems discovered during inspections to determine appropriate regulatory actions or to provide advice on the development and prosecution of regulatory cases.
• Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment.
• Monitor effects of pollution and land degradation, and recommend means of prevention or control.
• Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.
• Plan and develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.
• Process and review environmental permits, licenses, and related materials.
• Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, and codes of practice for environmental management.
• Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
• Research sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories or methods of pollution abatement or control.
• Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
• Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.

• adhere to safety procedures
• advise clients or customers
• advise enforcement personnel on environmental standards
• advise governmental or industrial personnel
• analyze biological research, test, or analysis data
• analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
• analyze ecosystem data
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• classify plants, animals, or other natural phenomena
• collect geographic or physical data
• collect samples for testing
• collect scientific or technical data
• collect statistical data
• communicate technical information
• compile numerical or statistical data
• conduct analyses or tests of organic compounds
• conduct analyses to determine physical properties of materials
• conduct field research or investigative studies
• conduct laboratory research or experiments
• conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
• conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• confer with research personnel
• confer with scientists
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• determine negligence or violation of laws or regulations
• determine the effects of pollution
• develop new products based on scientific research results
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop scientific or mathematical hypotheses, theories, or laws
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
• enforce laws, ordinances, or regulations
• ensure compliance with government regulations
• evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
• examine biological or other material specimens under microscope
• explain complex mathematical information
• explain government laws or regulations
• explain rules, policies or regulations
• follow infectious materials procedures
• follow microbiology procedures
• follow safe waste disposal procedures
• identify properties of soil or water samples
• inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
• make decisions
• make presentations
• measure air quality
• monitor atmospheric or meteorological processes
• monitor climatic or soil conditions
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• perform tests to assess compliance with standards
• plan scientific research or investigative studies
• prepare environmental impact or related environmental reports
• prepare reports
• prepare safety reports
• prepare sample for laboratory testing, analysis, or microscopy
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• provide expert testimony on research results
• read maps
• recognize public safety hazards
• recommend action to ensure compliance
• record test results, test procedures, or inspection data
• resolve engineering or science problems
• supervise pollution control workers
• test air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation
• test air to detect toxic gases
• test materials or solutions
• understand properties of gases or liquids
• use biological research techniques
• use biological testing instruments
• use building or land use regulations
• use chemical processing emergency procedures
• use chemical testing or analysis procedures
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use government regulations
• use hazardous disposal techniques
• use hazardous materials information
• use health or sanitation standards
• use interpersonal communication techniques
• use interviewing procedures
• use knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use knowledge of materials testing procedures
• use laboratory equipment
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use microscope
• use physical science research techniques
• use pollution control techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• write scholarly or technical research papers