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Printer Friendly Version   ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS AND SPECIALISTS, INCLUDING HEALTH   Occupation Description:     Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Excludes “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists” (19-1023), “Conservation Scientists” (19-1031), “Forest and Conservation Technicians” (19-4071), “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists” (19-5011), “Fish and Game Wardens” (33-3031), and “Forest and Conservation Workers” (45-4011).   Career Video:     Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health   Open-captioning or video transcript included for the hearing impaired. Career videos brought to you by CareerOneStop. Copyright © 2017 All Rights Reserved.     Specialized Occupations:        Climate Change Policy Analysts (ONET code: 19-2041.01)      Environmental Restoration Planners (ONET code: 19-2041.02)      Industrial Ecologists (ONET code: 19-2041.03)       Occupation Description:     Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.       Typical Tasks:     Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects. Examine local, regional, or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes. Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes. Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public. Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unintended negative consequences. Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy. Recommend methods to protect the environment or minimize environmental damage from industrial production practices.       Knowledge:     English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.. Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m. Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.. Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources..   Typical Tasks:     Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public. Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements. Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples. Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings. Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, or codes of practice for environmental management. Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data. Conduct environmental audits or inspections or investigations of violations.   Knowledge:     Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.. Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services..   Search for Jobs on CareerOneStop:     Search for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Jobs   Search for Climate Change Policy Analysts Jobs   Search for Environmental Restoration Planners Jobs   Search for Industrial Ecologists Jobs   (Please note that some searches may not produce any results.)   Education & Training:     Bachelor's degree         View Related Programs on Connecticut's Education & Training ConneCTion site   Wage Information:     Region Average Annual Average Hourly Entry Level (hourly) Mid-Range  (hourly) Statewide $113,024.00 $54.34 $28.67 $31.37 - $51.97 Hartford $105,380.00 $50.67 $28.71 $31.36 - $48.42 New London/Norwich $104,937.00 $50.45 $33.91 $39.79 - $55.87         Not sure which Region applies to you?    Select a town to see its region highlighted in the table above:    Andover Ansonia Ashford Avon Barkhamsted Beacon Falls Berlin Bethany Bethel Bethlehem Bloomfield Bolton Bozrah Branford Bridgeport Bridgewater Bristol Brookfield Brooklyn Burlington Canaan Canterbury Canton Chaplin Cheshire Chester Clinton Colchester Colebrook Columbia Cornwall Coventry Cromwell Danbury Darien Deep River Derby Durham East Granby East Haddam East Hampton East Hartford East Haven East Lyme East Windsor Eastford Easton Ellington Enfield Essex Fairfield Farmington Franklin Glastonbury Goshen Granby Greenwich Griswold Groton Guilford Haddam Hamden Hampton Hartford Hartland Harwinton Hebron Kent Killingly Killingworth Lebanon Ledyard Lisbon Litchfield Lyme Madison Manchester Mansfield Marlborough Meriden Middlebury Middlefield Middletown Milford Monroe Montville Morris Naugatuck New Britain New Canaan New Fairfield New Hartford New Haven New London New Milford Newington Newport Newtown Norfolk North Branford North Canaan North Haven North Stonington Norwalk Norwich Old Lyme Old Saybrook Orange Oxford Plainfield Plainville Plymouth Pomfret Portland Preston Prospect Putnam Redding Ridgefield Rocky Hill Roxbury Salem Salisbury Scotland Seymour Sharon Shelton Sherman Simsbury Somers South Windsor Southbury Southington Sprague Stafford Stamford Sterling Stonington Stratford Suffield Thomaston Thompson Tolland Torrington Trumbull Union Vernon Voluntown Wallingford Warren Washington Waterbury Waterford Watertown West Hartford West Haven Westbrook Weston Westport Wethersfield Willington Wilton Winchester Windham Windsor Windsor Locks Wolcott Woodbridge Woodbury Woodstock   Occupation Outlook:     Region Employment Average Annual Growth Rate Average Annual Job Openings 2022 2032 State of Connecticut 740 820 0% 67       Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities. Key:   N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821   Similar Occupations:     Environmental Engineers Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Conservation Scientists Chemists Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Hydrologists Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

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