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In Brief... Environmental Scientist

 Brief Description:

Studies the effects of human activities on the environment by conducting tests and analysing data.


Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 22

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Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological and mineralogical information, and soil or water samples. 

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Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance, and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects. 

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Communicate scientific and technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings. 

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Provide scientific and technical guidance, support, coordination, and oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public. 

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Process and review environmental permits, licenses, and related materials. 

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Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements. 

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Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data. 

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Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects and surveys. 

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Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment. 

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Research sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories or methods of pollution abatement or control. 

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Level 8 Honours Bachelors Degree in related subject

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Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Salary Range*
25 -
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Last Updated: March, 2011
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