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Occupational Report for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

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. Utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines may collect, synthesize, study, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources. Exclude "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).

Employment Outlook for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health There are 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Postdoctoral Researcher 6/30/10 Portland
0006066 - Research Associate (Post Doc) 8/11/10 Corvallis $44,004/yr to $46,008/yr DOE
Postdoctoral Fellow Researcher 8/10/10 Portland
Scientist 8/19/10 Eugene
Water Quality Coordinator 8/17/10 Portland $60,000/yr to $64,200/yr DOE
Senior Policy Analyst 8/23/10 Pendleton $50,400/yr to $69,000/yr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Environmental Scientist 8/25/10 Portland Pbs&j
Environmental Specialist 8/14/10 Portland Terracon
Environmental Scientist 8/4/10 Portland ARCADIS U.S. Inc.
Environmental Scientist 6/25/10 Portland Pbs&j
Environmental Scientist #46388 6/25/10 Portland
Environmental Scientist 6/24/10 Portland Pbs&j
State of Oregon License Information for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $20.93 $24.84 $30.81 $35.60 $42.53 $31.08 $64,638
Multnomah / Washington 21.40 24.66 30.66 36.21 43.63 31.35 65,208
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 19.37 25.23 32.10 36.99 52.42 33.39 69,451
Lane 18.80 22.70 28.49 33.51 39.35 28.32 58,908
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 23.23 24.47 30.53 34.81 45.13 32.03 66,631
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 23.18 29.77 32.44 35.19 38.22 31.55 65,624
Klamath / Lake 19.87 21.29 23.26 26.70 42.63 26.20 54,509
Baker / Union / Wallowa 17.91 26.40 31.72 34.66 35.44 29.67 61,719
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,105 1,194 89 8.1% 9 33 42
Multnomah / Washington 579 649 70 12.1% 7 18 25
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 132 141 9 6.8% 1 4 5
Lane 61 66 5 8.2% 1 2 2
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 58 66 8 13.8% 1 2 3
Jackson / Josephine 48 52 4 8.3% 0 1 2
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 45 48 3 6.7% 0 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 45 26 -19 -42.2% 0 1 1
Clackamas 45 48 3 6.7% 0 1 2
Douglas 21 22 1 4.8% 0 1 1
Coos / Curry 16 17 1 6.2% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 16 18 2 12.5% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 12 13 1 8.3% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 12 15 3 25.0% 0 0 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 10 11 1 10.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,105
Total, All Industries Private 360
Utilities Private 10
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 272
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 107
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 146
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 19
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 14
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 18
Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 18
Waste Treatment and Disposal Private 18
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 44
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 44
Social Advocacy Organizations Private 41
Total, All Industries Federal 82
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 82
Total, All Industries State 452
Construction State 72
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction State 72
Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction State 72
Public Administration State 377
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs State 372
Total, All Industries Local 203
Utilities Local 29
Water, Sewage and Other Systems Local 24
Public Administration Local 163
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 130
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs Local 30
Educational Requirements for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
  • Administer Public Policies And Laws
  • Analyze And Evaluate Ecosystem Data
  • Analyze Theoretical, Observational And Experimental Data
  • Apply Basic Chemistry
  • Apply Biochemistry Theory
  • Apply Biological Theory
  • Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
  • Apply Chemistry Theory
  • Apply Confidentiality Procedures
  • Apply Emergency Management Principles
  • Apply Geographic Knowledge
  • Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
  • Apply Linear Algebra
  • Apply Map Reading Techniques In Wilderness Areas
  • Apply Mathematical Principles To Social Statistics
  • Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
  • Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Apply Soil Science Principles
  • Apply Statistical Methods
  • Collect Air Or Water Samples
  • Compile Data
  • Compose Business Correspondence
  • Conduct Chemical Analyses
  • Conduct Field Research
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Laboratory Research
  • Design Tables Depicting Data
  • Develop And Revise Databases
  • Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
  • Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
  • Gather Physical Evidence
  • Inspect Products And Systems For Regulatory Compliance
  • Interpret And Explain Governmental And Organizational Rules, Policies And Regulations
  • Judge Soil Conditions
  • Make Presentations
  • Measure Water Depth
  • Operate And Maintain Inspection Tools And Equipment
  • Perform Safety Inspections
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Present Technical Papers And Research Results
  • Read And Interpret Aerial Photographs
  • Recognize Public Safety Hazards
  • Research And Apply Land Use Regulations
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Biological Research Techniques
  • Use Calculus
  • Use Gis Software
  • Use Interviewing Techniques
  • Use On-Line Search Techniques
  • Use Physical Science Research Techniques
  • Use Quantitative Research Methods
  • Verify Investigative Information
  • Write Grant Proposals
  • Write Safety Reports
  • Write Technical Papers From Original Research
Schools and Training Providers for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Marylhurst University
17600 Pacific Hwy - Hwy 43
Marylhurst, OR 97036
Phone: (503) 636-8141
Programs of Training:
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97239
Phone: (503) 494-7800
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone: (541) 885-1000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Willamette University
900 State St
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: (503) 370-6300
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Klamath Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists And Geographers 50%
Hydrologists 45%
Soil And Plant Scientists 43%
Zoologists And Wildlife Biologists 40%
Conservation Scientists 39%
Chemists 39%
Microbiologists 39%
Food Scientists And Technologists 39%
Life Scientists, All Other 38%
Biochemists And Biophysicists 38%