Soil technician vs certification specialist

Differences between soil technician and certification specialist duties and responsibilities

Soil technician example responsibilities.

• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Test and analyze soil samples using ASTM and AASHTO standards
• Perform on site field inspections for testing concrete, masonry, soil compaction and asphalt.
• Analyze field-tested of grind soils, concrete and asphalt for contractors including offering solutions when test fail.
• Collect data via the Garmin GPS unit which include existing springs, stream length, fence length, and field boundaries.
• Generate computerized topographic maps using ArcView GIS.
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Certification specialist example responsibilities.

• Support ISO audits for process documentation and software/ literature distribution, managing follow-up corrective action plans as needed.
• Pre-Certify and scheduling of MRI's and bone scans.
• Order supplies, apply cast, splints and other orthopedic equipment.
• Prepare, apply, remove and adjusts casts and splints as advised by physician.
• Review medical records to determine ICD-9 diagnosis and procedure codes according to establish guidelines and submit claims for processing.
• Assign ICD-9 codes for various clinic types such as physical, occupational and speech therapies, diagnostics and labs.
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