CAREER
Environmental Protection Technicians
Overview
Salary Median (2023)
$50,660
Projected Job Growth (2023-2033)
+5.9% (as fast as the average)
Career
What Environmental Protection Technicians Do
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
Other Job Titles Environmental Protection Technicians May Have
Environmental Health Officer (EHO), Environmental Technician (Environmental Tech), Industrial Pretreatment Program Specialist (IPP Specialist), Lab Technician (Laboratory Technician), Public Health Sanitarian, Sanitarian, Sanitarian Specialist, Soil Lab Technician (Soil Laboratory Technician), Water Quality Analyst, Water Quality Specialist
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
- Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
- Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
- Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Environmental Protection Technicians
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (68%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Majors Related to Career
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