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Environmental science and protection technicians typically need an associate’s degree or 2 years of postsecondary education, although some positions may require a bachelor’s degree.
EducationEnvironmental science and protection technicians typically need an associate’s degree in environmental science, environmental health, public health, or a related degree. Because of the wide range of tasks, environments, and industries in which these technicians work, there are jobs that do not require postsecondary education and others that require a bachelor’s degree.
A background in natural sciences is important for environmental science and protection technicians. Students should take courses in chemistry, biology, geology, and physics. Coursework in mathematics, statistics, and computer science also is useful because technicians routinely do data analysis and modeling.
Many schools offer internships and cooperative-education programs, which help students gain valuable experience while attending school. Internships and cooperative-education experience can enhance the students’ employment prospects.
Many technical and community colleges offer programs in environmental studies or a related technology, such as remote sensing or geographic information systems (GISs). Associate’s degree programs at community colleges traditionally are designed to easily transfer to bachelor’s degree programs at public colleges and universities.
Important QualitiesAnalytical skills. Environmental science and protection technicians must be able to carry out a wide range of laboratory and field tests, and their results must be accurate and precise.
Communication skills. Environmental science and protection technicians must have good listening and writing skills, because they must follow precise directions for sample collection and communicate their results effectively in their written reports. They also may need to discuss their results with colleagues, clients, and sometimes public audiences.
Critical-thinking skills. Environmental science and protection technicians reach their conclusions through sound reasoning and judgment. They have to be able to determine the best way to address environmental hazards.
Interpersonal skills. Environmental science and protection technicians need to be able to work well and collaborate with others, because they often work with scientists and other technicians.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsIn some states, environmental science and protection technicians need a license to do certain types of environmental and health inspections. For example, some states require licensing for technicians who test buildings for radon. Licensure requirements vary by state but typically include certain levels of education and experience and a passing score on an exam.
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Gender
Female
51.4%Male
46.7%Unknown
1.9%Ethnicity
White
75.8%Hispanic or Latino
14.8%Asian
7.4%Unknown
1.7%Black or African American
0.3%Languages Spoken
Spanish
80.0%Arabic
10.0%French
10.0%Water Analyst
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Schools
San Juan College
10.0%University of California - Davis
6.7%New Mexico State University
6.7%Duke University
6.7%University of Wisconsin - River Falls
6.7%University of Florida
6.7%University of Puerto Rico - Aguadilla
6.7%University of Rhode Island
6.7%University of Arizona
6.7%Montana State University - Bozeman
3.3%Central Washington University
3.3%Western Illinois University
3.3%Averett University
3.3%Purdue University
3.3%University of Northern Colorado
3.3%Panola College
3.3%Kansas State University
3.3%Gateway Community College
3.3%Southern University at New Orleans
3.3%Richland Community College
3.3%Majors
Degrees
Bachelors
49.5%Masters
24.7%Other
11.3%Associate
9.3%Doctorate
3.1%Certificate
1.0%Diploma
1.0%Water Analyst
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Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority
Pesticide Research Laboratory, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, UF
William Rainey Harper College Chemistry Department
Best way Cement Limited
Sona Breweries plc
Ampro Laboratories
Self-employed environmental
Environmental Sciences Corporation
CT DEP
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