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Environmental Technicians, Including Health
(SOC Code : 19-4091)
in Siskiyou County

Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.

Employers are usually looking for candidates with a Associate degree .

Siskiyou County is part of the Northern Mountains Region, which includes Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, Siskiyou and Trinity counties.
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 AreaEstimated Year-Projected YearEmploymentEmployment ChangeTotal Job Openings
EstimatedProjectedNumberPercent
North Valley Region2018 - 2028303000.040

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Possible Licenses Required and Issuing Authority[Top]
License Title
License Authority
Asbestos Consultant CertificationDepartment of Industrial Relations
Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Asbestos Consultant Certification Unit
http://www.dir.ca.gov

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Industry Title
Number of Employers in Siskiyou County
Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California
Management, Scientific, and Tech2324.7%
Architectural, Engineering, and Re1920.1%
Social Advocacy Organizations 265.7%
General Medical and Surgical Hos34.6%
Scientific Research and Developm33.2%

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)
Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and are in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.
Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.

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Top Skills used in this Job
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

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Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.)
Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)
Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)
Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

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