Occupational Employment Statistics
19-2041 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 the health of the population. 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. Excludes “Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists" (19-1023), "Conservation Scientists" (19-1031), "Forest and Conservation Technicians" (19-4093), "Fish and Game Wardens" (33-3031), and "Forest and Conservation Workers" (45-4011).
Southeast Minnesota
| 50 | 3 | $35.59/hr | $26.88/hr | $31.58/hr | $34.36/hr | $39.60/hr | $45.80/hr |
Natural Resources and Mining | N/A | N/A |
Manufacturing | N/A | $37.50/hr |
Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 20 | $42.47/hr |
Professional and Business Services | 750 | $37.28/hr |
Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
Other Services | N/A | $32.27/hr |
Public Administration | 920 | $35.63/hr |
- Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.
- Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or climate change.
- Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.
- Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.
- Translate the theories of industrial ecology into eco-industrial practices.
- Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats.
- Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.
- Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning, using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software.
- Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.
- Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.