environmental expert

Environmental experts search for technological solutions to tackle environmental problems. They detect and analyse environmental issues and develop new technological production processes to counter these problematic issues. They research the effect of their technological innovations and present their findings in scientific reports.

ESCO Code

2143.2

NACE Code

72.1 - Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering

71.2 - Technical testing and analysis

39.0 - Remediation activities and other waste management service activities

71.12 - Engineering activities and related technical consultancy

Alternative Labels

environmental scientist

environmental health manager

soil scientist

geological technologist

technological environmentalist

environmental technologist

climate change specialist

environmental consultant

ecosystem restoration project manager

mineral technologist

environmental sustainability expert

environmental advisor

green infrastructure analyst

environmental compliance expert

environmental specialist

geologist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on carbon emissions reduction advise on chemical use reduction advise on environmental remediation advise on pollution prevention analyse environmental data assess environmental impact carry out environmental audits collect samples for analysis conduct environmental surveys create solutions to problems develop environmental policy develop environmental remediation strategies investigate pollution measure pollution perform environmental investigations provide training in sustainable tourism development and management report on environmental issues report pollution incidents

Essential Knowledge

alternative energy alternative fuels ecosystem management environmental legislation environmental management standards environmental policy environmental threats green building standards pollution legislation pollution prevention resource-efficient technologies scientific research methodology

Optional Skills and Competences

apply scientific methods assess environmental plans against financial costs carry out training in environmental matters inspect industrial equipment liaise with engineers liaise with local authorities manage land resources permits monitor manufacturing impact perform scientific research promote environmental awareness work with chemicals write scientific publications

Optional Knowledge

coastal management environmental design environmental economics environmental engineering habitat restoration marine energy watershed development

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/a7358961-46d4-4715-ac1e-6148fd042510

Status

released

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