mineralogist/references/tasks.md

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.