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Environmental Engineering Technicians

Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientist. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.38)
  2. Use my brain - Data (4.14)
  3. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.05)
  4. Make, produce, manufacture - Things (4.00)
  5. Research - Data (4.00)
  6. Listen - People (4.00)
  7. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  8. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.85)
  9. Follow through, get things done - People (3.81)
  10. Organize, classify - Data (3.75)
  11. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.75)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  13. Communicate well, in person - People (3.62)
  14. Speak - People (3.62)
  15. Coordinate - People (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Reading Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  4. Active Learning (3.75)
  5. Speaking (3.50)
  6. Science (3.50)
  7. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  4. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  5. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  6. Information Ordering (3.75)
  7. Oral Expression (3.62)
  8. Near Vision (3.62)
  9. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  10. Category Flexibility (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.43)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.38)
  3. Dependability (4.33)
  4. Initiative (4.14)
  5. Analytical Thinking (4.14)
  6. Cooperation (4.00)
  7. Achievement/Effort (3.86)
  8. Persistence (3.81)
  9. Self Control (3.71)
  10. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.57)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.55)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.40)
  3. Processing Information (4.20)
  4. Interacting With Computers (4.11)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.05)
  6. Documenting/Recording Information (4.05)
  7. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.00)
  8. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.85)
  9. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.85)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (3.85)
  11. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.80)
  12. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.79)
  13. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.70)
  14. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.70)
  15. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.65)
  16. Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (3.50)
  17. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.50)
  1. Read Blueprints (4.55)
  2. Read Schematics (4.55)
  3. Read Technical Drawings (4.55)
  4. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.05)
  5. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.05)
  6. Examine Engineering Documents For Completeness Or Accuracy (4.05)
  7. Use Knowledge Of Materials Testing Procedures (4.00)
  8. Use Knowledge Of Metric System (4.00)
  9. Use Chemical Testing Or Analysis Procedures (4.00)
  10. Use Government Regulations (4.00)
  11. Use Hazardous Materials Information (4.00)
  12. Use Hazardous Disposal Techniques (4.00)
  13. Use Pollution Control Techniques (4.00)
  14. Use Scientific Research Methodology (4.00)
  15. Use Building Or Land Use Regulations (4.00)
  16. Follow Safe Waste Disposal Procedures (4.00)
  17. Follow Manufacturing Methods Or Techniques (4.00)
  18. Use Technical Information In Manufacturing Or Industrial Activities (4.00)
  19. Use Inventory Control Procedures (4.00)
  20. Use Technical Regulations For Engineering Problems (4.00)
  21. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (3.85)
  22. Evaluate Engineering Data (3.85)
  23. Analyze Technical Data, Designs, Or Preliminary Specifications (3.85)
  24. Estimate Cost For Engineering Projects (3.80)
  25. Understand Engineering Data Or Reports (3.70)
  26. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.70)
  27. Calculate Engineering Specifications (3.50)