Environmental Technician

 

Career Description

Environmental technicians are responsible for water and air sampling and monitoring; permit processing, calibration and maintenance of scientific monitoring equipment; data collection; and routine analysis. They install and service recording instruments, maintain physical stations where data is collected and inspect stations’ records to ensure quality assurance and preventive maintenance procedures are conducted properly.

Annual Salary

Entry: $29,000	Mean: $39,500	Experienced: $50,000
Source: Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Salary Data, 2004

Hourly Wage

Entry: $13.94	Mean: $18.99	Experienced: $24.04
Source: Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Salary Data, 2004

Academic Requirements

Most positions require a high school diploma with some specialized or technical training in environmental sciences, chemistry, math, hydrology, ecology, toxicology or a related field. Community colleges offer a two to three year program in environmental technology.

Schools

Metropolitan Community College - Business & Technology College
816/482-5210

Professional Associations

National
National Association of Safety Professionals
National Environmental Health Association

State
Missouri Society for Healthcare Facility Management

Additional Information

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