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Environmental Technician

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Role & responsibilities

Operates sampling equipment, records findings on air, water, or soil quality, and supports compliance with environmental regulations.

Key strengths

  • Environmental awareness30% (Job)
  • Attention to detail22% (Job)
  • Technical skills18% (Job)
  • Teamwork15% (Job)
  • Problem solving15% (Job)

What this means for you

  • Technical skills – Applies technical know-how to get reliable results.
  • Environmental awareness – Considers ecological impact in daily decisions.
  • Attention to detail – Checks small but critical details to avoid errors.

Typical tasks

  • Analyze data and prepare reports for compliance or remediation projects.
  • Record measurements and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
  • Collect field samples and operate environmental monitoring equipment.

Daily work

  • Reports findings and recommends remediation steps
  • Runs lab tests and documents environmental data
  • Samples air, water, or soil and calibrates instruments

Education & entry routes

Helpful but not mandatory

  • Water and soil analysis training
  • HAZWOPER certification

Alternative pathways

  • Field Sampling Specialist
  • Environmental Lab Technician
  • Compliance Monitoring Assistant

Work environment

Team size
Field and lab teams of 5–20 technicians and specialists.
Typical employers
Environmental consulting firms, laboratories, and government agencies.
People contact
Moderate—coordination with project managers and site contacts.
Stress level
Moderate due to field conditions and regulatory requirements.
Working hours
Mix of field days and office reporting during standard hours.

Entry & progression

Common entry roles

  • Environmental Assistant
  • Field Technician

Next career steps

  • Environmental Specialist
  • Environmental Project Manager