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environmental expert

Environmental experts search for technological solutions to tackle environmental problems.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

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

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

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

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

OPTIONALOptional competences

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

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)