Assessment Template For Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

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.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

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Environmental AnalystEnvironmental Health and Safety SpecialistEnvironmental Programs SpecialistEnvironmental Protection SpecialistEnvironmental ScientistEnvironmental SpecialistHazardous Substances ScientistRegistered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)Research Environmental Scientist

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Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Questions20
Time Limit20 min

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.

Technology Skills

Analytical or scientific software

ADMS pollution modeling software, Laboratory information management system LIMS, Lakes Environmental EcoRisk View, Wolfel IMMI

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPoint

Data base user interface and query software

Database software, EarthSoft EQuIS Geology, Microsoft Access, Structured query language SQL

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS software, ESRI ArcInfo, ESRI ArcView, Geographic information system GIS software

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator, Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite, Graphics software, SmugMug Flickr

Worker Requirements

Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions30
Time Limit15 min

Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Science

Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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.

Mathematics

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Law and Government

Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Administrative

Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.

Biology

Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

Worker Characteristics

Technology Skills
Analytical or scientific software
Questions20
Time Limit20 min
Skills
Active Listening
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Knowledge
English Language
Questions30
Time Limit15 min
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Interests
Investigative
Questions25
Time Limit20 min
Work Values
Achievement
Questions20
Time Limit15 min
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Questions30
Time Limit20 min

Abilities

Oral Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Deductive Reasoning

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Inductive Reasoning

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Interests

Investigative

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Realistic

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional

Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Independence

Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Recognition

Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Integrity

Job requires being honest and ethical.

Dependability

Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Analytical Thinking

Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

Cooperation

Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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