Compare Environmental Engineers & Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and... District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Environmental Engineers $109,000
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety... $107,800

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Very Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
High

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Low
Operations Analysis Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Medium

Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Licensing

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Licensing for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

License may be required in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers

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Certification for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

37 related certifications

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