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Environmental scientist

Occupation

Description

Environmental scientists identify problems and find solutions in order to minimize environmental hazards 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.

International Standard Classification of Occupations

2 · Professionals21 · Science and engineering professionals213 · Life science professionals2133 · Environmental protection professionals

European Skills, Competences and Occupations classification - ESCO

2133.7 · Environmental scientist

Skills and Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

Knowledge

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE