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Occupational Description Performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health. Under direction of an environmental scientist or specialist, may collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing and take corrective actions as assigned.

Employment Projections for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

2008 Employment	2018 Employment	Change	% Change	Projected Annual Growth Openings	Projected Annual Replacement Openings	Projected Total Annual Openings
266	301	35	13.2%	4	12	16

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Wages (All Industries, 2010) for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

10th Percentile Wage	25th Percentile Wage	50th Percentile Wage	75th Percentile Wage	90th Percentile Wage	Avg Hourly Wage	Avg Annual Wage
$14.03	$16.76	$20.24	$25.01	$29.19	$20.90	$43,455

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State of Oregon License Information for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health No statewide license is required for this occupation.

Current Job Openings for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in the Oregon Portion of the WIRED Region There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.

Job Title	Date Posted	Location	Wage Offered
120684 - Archaeological Field Technician	5/14/13	Portland	$40,000/yr
Environmental Chemist I	3/12/13	Portland	$40,000/yr to $52,000/yr DOE

Major Industries of Employment for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Industry	NAICS	Ownership	2008 Employment
Professional and Technical Services	54	Private	98
Professional and Technical Services	541	Private	98
Architectural and Engineering Services	5413	Private	50
Management & Technical Consulting Svc	5416	Private	47
Public Administration	92	State	52
Administration of Environmental Programs	924	State	51

Educational Requirements for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Workers typically need an Associate's degree to enter this occupation. Those with a Bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market. In addition, moderate-term on-the-job training is typically needed, once employed, to attain competency in the skills needed in this occupation.

Skills for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

• Analyze And Interpret Chemical Experimental Data
• Apply Basic Chemistry
• Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
• Apply Emergency Non-Medical Procedures
• Apply Linear Algebra
• Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
• Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
• Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
• Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
• Apply Soil Science Principles
• Apply Statistical Methods
• Conduct Chemical Analyses
• Conduct Field Research
• Conduct Investigations And Research
• Conduct Laboratory Research
• Conduct Qualitative Analysis
• Conduct Quantitative Analysis
• Design Tables Depicting Data
• Develop And Revise Databases
• Explain Complex Mathematical Information
• Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
• Follow Safety Procedures
• Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
• Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
• Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
• Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
• Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
• Understand Properties Of Gases And Liquids In Production, Processing And Manufacturing
• Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
• Use Algebra
• Use Biological Research Techniques
• Use Calculus
• Use Geometry
• Use Interviewing Techniques
• Use Metric System
• Use Physical Science Research Techniques
• Use Quantitative Research Methods
• Work As A Team Member
• Write Safety Reports

Schools and Training Providers for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

• Environmental Studies
• Environmental Science
• Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

Antioch University-Seattle Branch 2326 6th Ave Seattle, WA 98121 Phone: (206) 441-5352 Programs of Training: Environmental Studies	Oregon State University 104 Kerr Administration Bldg. Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: (541) 737-0123 Programs of Training: Environmental Science	Pacific University 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 Phone: (503) 352-1111 Programs of Training: Environmental Science
University of Portland 5000 N Willamette Blvd Portland, OR 97203 Phone: (503) 943-7911 Programs of Training: Environmental Science Environmental Studies	Willamette University 900 State St Salem, OR 97301 Phone: (503) 370-6300 Programs of Training: Environmental Science	Northwest University 5520 108th Ave NE Kirkland, WA 98083-0579 Phone: (425) 822-8266 Programs of Training: Environmental Science
Seattle University 900 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122-4340 Phone: (206) 296-6000 Programs of Training: Environmental Science Environmental Studies	University of Washington-Seattle Campus 1400 NE Campus Parkway Seattle, WA 98195-4550 Phone: (206) 543-2100 Programs of Training: Environmental Studies Environmental Science	Heritage University 3240 Fort Rd Toppenish, WA 98948 Phone: (509) 865-8500 x2010 Programs of Training: Environmental Science
Washington State University - Tri-Cities 2710 University Dr Richland, WA 99352-1671 Phone: (509) 372-7000 Programs of Training: Environmental Science	Lewis & Clark College 0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd Portland, OR 97219 Phone: (503) 768-7000 Programs of Training: Environmental Studies	Linfield College 900 SE Baker McMinnville, OR 97128 Phone: (503) 883-2200 Programs of Training: Environmental Studies
Washington State University French Administration Building Pullman, WA 99164-1009 Phone: (509) 335-3564 Programs of Training: Environmental Studies Environmental Science	University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 1900 Commerce St Tacoma, WA 98402-3100 Phone: (253) 692-4000 Programs of Training: Environmental Science	Portland State University 724 SW Harrison Portland, OR 97201 Phone: (503) 725-4433 Programs of Training: Environmental Science Environmental Studies
The Evergreen State College 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW Olympia, WA 98505 Phone: (360) 867-6000 Programs of Training: Environmental Studies	Oregon Institute of Technology 3201 Campus Drive Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Phone: (541) 885-1000 Programs of Training: Environmental Science	Eastern Washington University 526 5th Street Cheney, WA 99004-2496 Phone: (509) 359-6200 Programs of Training: Environmental Science
University of Washington-Bothell Campus 18115 Campus Way NE Bothell, WA 98011-8246 Phone: (425) 352-5000 Programs of Training: Environmental Science	Marylhurst University 17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43 Marylhurst, OR 97036 Phone: (503) 636-8141 Programs of Training: Environmental Science	Southern Oregon University 1250 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 552-7672 Programs of Training: Environmental Studies
Western Washington University 516 High St Bellingham, WA 98225-9008 Phone: (360) 650-3430 Programs of Training: Environmental Science Environmental Studies	City University 11900 NE First Street Bellevue, WA 98005 Phone: (425) 637-1010 Programs of Training: Environmental Studies	Oregon Health & Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd Portland, OR 97239 Phone: (503) 494-7800 Programs of Training: Environmental Science
University of Oregon 110 Johnson Hall Eugene, OR 97403 Phone: (541) 346-3014 Programs of Training: Environmental Science Environmental Studies	Walla Walla College 204 S College Ave College Place, WA 99324-1198 Phone: (509) 527-2615 Programs of Training: Environmental Science

Graduates and Program Completers for training programs related to Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health

Program	Award	State	Completers	Year
Environmental Science	Bachelor's Degree	Oregon	109	2008
Environmental Science	Master's Degree	Oregon	15	2008
Environmental Science	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship	Oregon	13	2008
Environmental Studies	Bachelor's Degree	Oregon	88	2008
Environmental Studies	Master's Degree	Oregon	6	2008

Employment Service Job Applicants - January 2011 for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in the Oregon-Washington WIRED Region

Occupation	Oregon Job Applicants by Experience Level					Washington Applicants
	None	<1 Year	1-4 Years	5-9 Years	10+ Years
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	90	30	85	33	22	0

Source: Oregon Employment Department, Washington State Employment Security Department