# Tasks & work activities — mineralogist

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 17-2081.00 (Environmental Engineers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2114; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Prepare, review, or update environmental investigation or recommendation reports.
- **[Core]** Obtain, update, or maintain plans, permits, or standard operating procedures.
- **[Core]** Provide technical support for environmental remediation or litigation projects, including remediation system design or determination of regulatory applicability.
- **[Core]** Monitor progress of environmental improvement programs.
- **[Core]** Inspect industrial or municipal facilities or programs to evaluate operational effectiveness or ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- **[Core]** Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, training staff, or performing other general administrative duties.
- **[Core]** Develop proposed project objectives and targets and report to management on progress in attaining them.
- **[Core]** Advise corporations or government agencies of procedures to follow in cleaning up contaminated sites to protect people and the environment.
- **[Core]** Advise industries or government agencies about environmental policies and standards.
- **[Core]** Inform company employees or other interested parties of environmental issues.
- **[Core]** Assess the existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land.
- **[Core]** Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, or administration.
- **[Core]** Develop site-specific health and safety protocols, such as spill contingency plans or methods for loading or transporting waste.
- **[Core]** Coordinate or manage environmental protection programs or projects, assigning or evaluating work.
- **[Core]** Serve as liaison with federal, state, or local agencies or officials on issues pertaining to solid or hazardous waste program requirements.
- **[Core]** Prepare hazardous waste manifests or land disposal restriction notifications.
- **[Core]** Develop or present environmental compliance training or orientation sessions.
- **[Core]** Develop, implement, or manage plans or programs related to conservation or management of natural resources.
- **[Supplemental]** Assess, sort, characterize, or pack known or unknown materials.
- **[Core]** Request bids from suppliers or consultants.
- **[Core]** Provide environmental engineering assistance in network analysis, regulatory analysis, or planning or reviewing database development.
- **[Core]** Design, or supervise the design of, systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality.
- **[Core]** Direct installation or operation of environmental monitoring devices or supervise related data collection programs.
- **[Core]** Prepare or present public briefings on the status of environmental engineering projects.
- **[Core]** Write reports or articles for Web sites or newsletters related to environmental engineering issues.
- **[Core]** Collaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, experts in law or business, or other specialists to address environmental problems.
- **[Core]** Provide assistance with planning, quality assurance, safety inspection protocols, or sampling as part of a team conducting multimedia inspections at complex facilities.
- **[Core]** Prepare, maintain, or revise quality assurance documentation or procedures.
- **[Core]** Attend professional conferences to share information.

## Detailed work activities

- Advise others regarding green practices or environmental concerns.
- Assist engineers or scientists with research.
- Attend conferences or workshops to maintain professional knowledge.
- Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.
- Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
- Design environmental control systems.
- Determine operational criteria or specifications.
- Develop technical methods or processes.
- Direct environmental development activities.
- Exchange information with colleagues.
- Explain project details to the general public.
- Inspect facilities or sites to determine if they meet specifications or standards.
- Investigate the environmental impact of projects.
- Maintain operational records or records systems.
- Monitor activities affecting environmental quality.
- Package materials for transport.
- Prepare detailed work plans.
- Prepare operational reports.
- Prepare procedural documents.
- Prepare project budgets.
- Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.
- Prepare technical or operational reports.
- Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
- Teach safety standards or environmental compliance methods.
- Test characteristics of materials or structures.
- Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
- Write reports or evaluations.