# Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians > Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices. - Code: 17-3025.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 17-3025) - Family: [Architecture & Engineering](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-17), one of its 59 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (12 core and 14 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/17-3025.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/17-3025.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Maintain project logbook records or computer program files. Core task · Task 3641 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 2. Record laboratory or field data, including numerical data, test results, photographs, or summaries of visual observations. Core task · Task 20513 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 3. Perform environmental quality work in field or office settings. Core task · Task 3643 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 4. Produce environmental assessment reports, tabulating data and preparing charts, graphs, or sketches. Core task · Task 3654 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 5. Collect and analyze pollution samples, such as air or ground water. Core task · Task 20514 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 6. Decontaminate or test field equipment used to clean or test pollutants from soil, air, or water. Core task · Task 19688 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 7. Prepare and package environmental samples for shipping or testing. Core task · Task 19691 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 8. Maintain process parameters and evaluate process anomalies. Core task · Task 3655 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2014 9. Review technical documents to ensure completeness and conformance to requirements. Core task · Task 3644 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2014 10. Receive, set up, test, or decontaminate equipment. Core task · Task 3640 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 11. Prepare permit applications or review compliance with environmental permits. Core task · Task 20033 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2014 12. Review work plans to schedule activities. Core task · Task 3646 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 13. Assist in the cleanup of hazardous material spills. Supplemental task · Task 3653 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 14. Inspect facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances, such as asbestos, lead, or wastewater. Supplemental task · Task 3649 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2014 15. Develop work plans, including writing specifications or establishing material, manpower, or facilities needs. Supplemental task · Task 3658 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2014 16. Perform statistical analysis and correction of air or water pollution data submitted by industry or other agencies. Supplemental task · Task 3657 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 17. Arrange for the disposal of lead, asbestos, or other hazardous materials. Supplemental task · Task 3648 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2014 18. Evaluate and select technologies to clean up polluted sites, restore polluted air, water, or soil, or rehabilitate degraded ecosystems. Supplemental task · Task 19689 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 19. Assess the ability of environments to naturally remove or reduce conventional or emerging contaminants from air, water, or soil. Supplemental task · Task 19686 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 20. Work with customers to assess the environmental impact of proposed construction or to develop pollution prevention programs. Supplemental task · Task 3656 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 21. Provide technical engineering support in the planning of projects, such as wastewater treatment plants, to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and policies. Supplemental task · Task 3650 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 22. Model biological, chemical, or physical treatment processes to remove or degrade pollutants. Supplemental task · Task 19690 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2014 23. Oversee support staff. Supplemental task · Task 3652 · Rated by 82 people who do the job, July 2014 24. Create models to demonstrate or predict the process by which pollutants move through or impact an environment. Supplemental task · Task 19687 · Rated by 80 people who do the job, July 2014 25. Improve chemical processes to reduce toxic emissions. Supplemental task · Task 3651 · Rated by 81 people who do the job, July 2014 26. Obtain product information, identify vendors or suppliers, or order materials or equipment to maintain inventory. 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