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Occupational Report for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (19-4091) , Oregon Statewide
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 Outlook for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
E H S Multi Family Mgr K 8/6/10 Portland DOE
Technician-85002 8/5/10 Hillsboro
Data Center Environmental and Safety Technician - The Dalles 8/10/10 The Dalles
Manufacturing Technician 8/19/10 Wilsonville $16.00/hr
Job Openings from the Web for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, 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 8 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 8 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Data Center Environmental and Safety Technician - The Dalles 8/27/10 The Dalles Google Inc.
Environmental Technician I Salary: N/A 8/27/10 Portland CLEAN HARBORS
40 Hour HAZWOPER Technician 8/19/10 Portland
Hydrologic Technician 8/3/10 Union
QC Analyst II 7/1/10 Hillsboro GENENTECH, INC.
QC Analyst II 6/29/10 Hillsboro GENENTECH, INC.
TGCM (Total Gas & Chemical Management) Technician II 6/29/10 Hillsboro Corestaff Services
Data Center Environmental and Safety Technician - The Dalles 6/16/10 The Dalles Google Inc.
State of Oregon License Information for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $12.88 $15.40 $19.41 $24.02 $28.46 $19.93 $41,452
Multnomah / Washington 13.81 16.25 19.27 23.14 27.58 19.85 41,290
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 11.99 13.90 18.57 25.17 29.62 19.72 41,029
Jackson / Josephine 10.93 12.42 14.50 16.56 17.87 14.40 29,956
Clackamas 15.42 23.31 26.34 28.84 32.03 25.20 52,413
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 364 410 46 12.6% 5 17 21
Multnomah / Washington 179 204 25 14.0% 3 8 11
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 61 70 9 14.8% 1 3 4
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 39 42 3 7.7% 0 2 2
Clackamas 31 35 4 12.9% 0 1 2
Baker / Union / Wallowa 12 13 1 8.3% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 10 10 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 9 9 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 9 10 1 11.1% 0 0 1
Klamath / Lake 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 6 8 2 33.3% 0 0 1
Coos / Curry 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Lane 2 2 0 0.0% 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 Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 364
Total, All Industries Private 138
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 124
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services Private 55
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services Private 48
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 21
Total, All Industries State 88
Educational Services State 17
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 17
Public Administration State 70
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs State 69
Total, All Industries Local 127
Public Administration Local 127
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 85
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs Local 38
Educational Requirements for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
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 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:
Klamath Community College
7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone: (541) 882-3521
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 Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Clackamas Community College
Klamath Community College
Portland Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, 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
Chemical Technicians 54%
Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians, All Other 52%
Forensic Science Technicians 52%
Agricultural And Food Science Technicians 47%
Geological And Petroleum Technicians 45%
Life Scientists, All Other 39%
Biological Technicians 38%
Chemists 38%
Environmental Engineering Technicians 36%
Microbiologists 35%