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Salary

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Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including... $114,400
Environmental Engineers $109,000
Similar skills & knowledge

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Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

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Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

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.

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

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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.

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

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

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

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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

Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.

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

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Medium

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.

Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
High

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Medium
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Very High

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Very Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Medium
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
High

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

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Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
High

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.

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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers
High

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.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers

Bachelor's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers

License may be required in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

5 related certifications

Certification for Environmental Engineers
Environmental Engineers

37 related certifications

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