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• How many Environmental Technician jobs are available on Pertemps?

  There are 5 Environmental Technician jobs available on Pertemps right now.

• What does a Environmental Technician do?

  Environmental scientists identify problems and find solutions in order to minimise environmental hazards. They do this by performing analysis on samples such as air, water or soil. They advise on or develop environmental policies and aim to improve water supplies preservation and manage waste disposal sites. Environmental scientists perform environmental risk assessments and analyse the environmental impact of new solutions, construction sites or environmental changes ensuring the environmental regulations are followed.

  Tasks required include:

  • Identifies contamination of land, air or water and assesses any adverse impact on the environment.
  • Advises on and provides solutions for mitigating the effects of such contamination.
  • Implements remediation works.
  • Carries out environment-related desk-based research and fieldwork to collect, analyse and interpret data to determine their validity, quality and significance.
  • Carries out or assists in environmental audits and environmental impact assessments.
  • Communicates scientific and technical information to relevant audiences in an appropriate form, via reports, workshops, educational events, public hearings.
  • Assists organisations to conduct their activities in an environmentally appropriate manner.
  • Implements, reviews and advises on regulatory and legislative standards, guidelines and policies.
  • Provides professional guidance to clients, government agencies, regulators and other relevant bodies, having regard for sustainable approaches and solutions.

• What are the entry requirements for a Environmental Technician?

  A good degree in a relevant subject is normally a minimum entry qualification, and some employers will require a postgraduate qualification. Relevant work experience to complement academic qualifications is highly desirable. Professional qualifications across a wide range of areas of work are available

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