Environmental technician, Kaihangarau taiao
Also known as
- Air quality technician, ecological technician, environmental technical officer, resource quality officer, water and soil technician, sampling technician, technical support officer
Environmental technicians collect samples and carry out tests to help environmental professionals investigate pollution and hazards.
Duration
2:13 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$56K to $89K
Most common
$105K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Environmental technicians
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and outdoors and may travel locally and nationally
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and communicate well
Tasks
- confer with clients to exchange information
- prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations
- record research or operational data
- develop environmental sustainability plans or projects
- direct natural resources management or conservation programmes
- calibrate scientific or technical equipment
- advise others on matters of public policy
- supervise scientific or technical personnel
- collect environmental data or samples
- inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning
Investigative
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- a bachelor's degree in ecology, environmental sustainability or similar area
- a relevant tertiary qualification in biological sciences, environmental studies, earth sciences or similar area
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 3 may be useful.
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