groundwater-monitoring-technician/references/tasks.md

# Tasks & work activities — groundwater monitoring technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-4042.00 (Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
- **[Core]** Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
- **[Core]** Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
- **[Core]** Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
- **[Core]** Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
- **[Core]** Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
- **[Core]** Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
- **[Core]** Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
- **[Core]** Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
- **[Core]** Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.
- **[Core]** Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.
- **[Core]** Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
- **[Core]** Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.
- **[Core]** Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
- **[Core]** Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes, and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
- **[Core]** Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.
- **[Core]** Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.
- **[Core]** Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting samples for analysis.
- **[Core]** Direct activities of workers in laboratory.
- **[Core]** Develop testing procedures.
- **[Supplemental]** Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.
- **[Supplemental]** Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
- **[Supplemental]** Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.
- **[Supplemental]** Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans.
- **[Supplemental]** Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise others on business or operational matters.
- Advise others on matters of public policy.
- Analyze chemical compounds or substances.
- Analyze environmental data.
- Analyze geological samples.
- Assess compliance with environmental laws.
- Calculate weights, volumes or other characteristics of materials.
- Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
- Collect environmental data or samples.
- Collect samples for analysis or testing.
- Confer with clients to exchange information.
- Coordinate enforcement of laws or regulations.
- Determine methods to minimize environmental impact of activities.
- Develop environmental research methods.
- Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
- Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
- Enforce rules or regulations.
- Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Inspect work environments to ensure safety.
- Investigate system, equipment, or product failures.
- Measure physical or chemical properties of materials or objects.
- Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
- Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.
- Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
- Record research or operational data.
- Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
- Set up laboratory or field equipment.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.