Occupation AtlasOccupational Health and Safety Technicians
O*NET · 19-5012.00
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.
Also called Advisory Industrial Hygienist · Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) · CHST · CIH · Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) · Construction Safety Consultant · Consumer Safety Tech · Consumer Safety Technician (Consumer Safety Tech)
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EHS Advisor · EHS Advisor (Environmental, Health, and Safety Advisor) · EHS Coordinator · EHS Coordinator (Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator) · Environmental Health and Safety Tech · Environmental Health and Safety Technician (Environmental Health and Safety Tech) · Environmental Health Technologist · Ergonomics Tech · Ergonomics Technician (Ergonomics Tech) · Field Safety Coordinator · Food Safety Coordinator · Health and Safety Coordinator · Health and Safety Tech · Health and Safety Technician (Health and Safety Tech) · Industrial Hygiene Consultant · Industrial Hygienist · Life Safety Tech · Life Safety Technician (Life Safety Tech) · Occupational Health and Safety Tech · Occupational Health and Safety Technician (Occupational Health and Safety Tech) · Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) · OHST · Patient Safety Coordinator · Radiation Monitor · Safety and Environmental Coordinator · Safety and Quality Coordinator · Safety and Training Coordinator · Safety Compliance Coordinator · Safety Coordinator · Safety Equipment Testing Specialist · Safety Instructor · Safety Officer · Safety Specialist · Safety Tech · Safety Technician (Safety Tech) · Safety Trainer · Site Safety and Health Officer · Site Safety Coordinator · Workplace Coordinator
Compare with another occupationCompare with Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Job Zone
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Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Medium preparation. Vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or an associate degree, with one to two years of training that combines experience and informal instruction.
Job Zone is O*NET's rating of how much education, experience and training an occupation typically needs — a property of the work, not of anyone doing it.
Occupational interest profile
CRIConventional · Realistic · Investigative — the three strongest interests, in order
- C Conventional5.56
- R Realistic5.35
- I Investigative4.88
- S Social2.87
- E Enterprising2.64
- A Artistic1.00
RIASEC (Holland) interests on O*NET's 0–7 scale: what the work draws on, not what any individual prefers. Hover a row for what each dimension means.
Education and experience
The education level respondents say the job requires, and the most common answer for experience and training.
- Related work experience
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years (38%)
- On-site or in-plant training
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months (24%)
- On-the-job training
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year (55%)
Typically associated skills
All 35 O*NET skills, most important first. Importance (1–5) says how much a skill matters here; level (0–7) says how much of it the work calls for, with O*NET's example of a nearby level. Neither is a proficiency rating of a person.
- Active ListeningbasicImportance 4.0Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Answer inquiries regarding credit references
- Critical ThinkingbasicImportance 3.9Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responses
- Reading ComprehensionbasicImportance 3.9Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Understand an email from management describing new personnel policies
- SpeakingbasicImportance 3.9Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Interview applicants to obtain personal and work history
- WritingbasicImportance 3.8Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Write an email to staff outlining new directives
- MonitoringbasicImportance 3.3Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Monitor a meeting and revise the agenda to ensure important topics are discussed
- Complex Problem SolvingImportance 3.3Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Redesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniques
- Judgment and Decision MakingImportance 3.3Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Evaluate a loan application for degree of risk
- Active LearningbasicImportance 3.1Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Determine the impact of new menu changes on a restaurant's purchasing requirements
- PersuasionImportance 3.1Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Convince a supervisor to purchase new office equipment
- Social PerceptivenessImportance 3.1Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Be aware of how a coworker's promotion will affect a work group
- NegotiationImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Present justification to a manager for altering a work schedule
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- Systems AnalysisImportance 3.1Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Determine how loss of a team member will affect the completion of a job
- CoordinationImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Schedule appointments for a medical clinic
- InstructingImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Instruct a new employee in the use of a timekeeping system
- Learning StrategiesbasicImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworker
- Service OrientationImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Ask customers if they would like a cup of coffee
- Systems EvaluationImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Determine why estimates for the time to complete a task are overly optimistic
- Time ManagementImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Keep a monthly calendar of appointments
- Operations MonitoringImportance 2.9Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Monitor completion times while running a computer program
- Quality Control AnalysisImportance 2.9Level 2.9Level 2 looks like: Inspect a draft email for errors (e.g., grammar, punctuation)
- MathematicsbasicImportance 2.8Level 2.8Level 2 looks like: Count the amount of change to be given to a customer
- SciencebasicImportance 2.8Level 2.6Level 2 looks like: Conduct standard tests to determine soil quality
- Operation and ControlImportance 2.6Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Navigate the settings on an office printer to print on both sides of the paper
- Management of Personnel ResourcesImportance 2.6Level 2.1Level 2 looks like: Encourage a coworker who is having difficulty finishing a project
- Operations AnalysisImportance 2.1Level 2.5Level 2 looks like: Select a printer for an office
- Management of Material ResourcesImportance 2.0Level 1.8Level 2 looks like: Reserve a room for a management meeting
- TroubleshootingImportance 2.0Level 1.6Level 2 looks like: Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machine
- Management of Financial ResourcesImportance 2.0Level 1.4Level 2 looks like: Use available funds to buy office supplies and record the amount of the purchase
- ProgrammingImportance 1.9Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: Write a program to sort objects in a database
- Technology DesignImportance 1.9Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: Adjust exercise equipment for use by a customer
- RepairingImportance 1.1Level —
- Equipment MaintenanceImportance 1.0Level —
- Equipment SelectionImportance 1.0Level —
- InstallationImportance 1.0Level —
Tasks
19 core · 7 supplementalWhat people in this occupation do, as O*NET records it, core tasks first by importance (1–5).
- Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.Importance 4.2
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.Importance 4.1
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.Importance 4.0
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.Importance 4.0
- Train workers in safety procedures related to green jobs, such as the use of fall protection devices or maintenance of proper ventilation during wind turbine construction.Importance 4.0
- Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.Importance 4.0
- Inspect fire suppression systems or portable fire systems to ensure proper working order.Importance 3.9
- Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.Importance 3.8
- Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.Importance 3.8
- Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.Importance 3.8
- Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.Importance 3.8
- Plan emergency response drills.Importance 3.6
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- Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.Importance 3.6
- Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.Importance 3.5
- Educate the public about health issues or enforce health legislation to prevent disease, to promote health, or to help people understand health protection procedures and regulations.Importance 3.4
- Review records or reports concerning laboratory results, staffing, floor plans, fire inspections, or sanitation to gather information for the development or enforcement of safety activities.Importance 3.4
- Prepare documents to be used in legal proceedings, testifying in such proceedings when necessary.Importance 3.4
- Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.Importance 3.3
- Collect data regarding potential hazards from new equipment or products linked to green practices.Importance 3.3
- Help direct rescue or firefighting operations in the event of a fire or an explosion.Importance 3.7
- Test or balance newly installed HVAC systems to determine whether indoor air quality standards are met.Importance 3.3
- Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.Importance 3.1
- Confer with schools, state authorities, or community groups to develop health standards or programs.Importance 3.1
- Collect data related to ecological or human health risks at brownfield sites.Importance 3.1
- Perform tests to identify any potential hazards related to recycled products used at green building sites.Importance 2.8
- Examine practices at green building sites to determine whether adherence to green building standards alters risks to workers.Importance 2.6
Knowledge
Bodies of knowledge the work draws on.
- Education and TrainingImportance 4.1Level 5.7
- English LanguageImportance 4.1Level 4.7Level 4 looks like: Edit an article for a news website
- Public Safety and SecurityImportance 3.8Level 4.5Level 4 looks like: Inspect a building site for safety violations
- Engineering and TechnologyImportance 3.7Level 4.6Level 4 looks like: Design a custom office chair
- Law and GovernmentImportance 3.7Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Prepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new house
- MathematicsImportance 3.7Level 4.6Level 4 looks like: Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales
- Administration and ManagementImportance 3.6Level 4.1Level 4 looks like: Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion
- Customer and Personal ServiceImportance 3.4Level 4.6Level 4 looks like: Be responsible for 10 children at daycare
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- Building and ConstructionImportance 3.3Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Fix a plumbing leak in the ceiling
- ChemistryImportance 3.3Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Use the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water source
- Computers and ElectronicsImportance 3.3Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Use a computer to format a document
- MechanicalImportance 3.3Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Replace a valve on a steam pipe
- Production and ProcessingImportance 3.2Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Supervise an appliance assembly line
- PhysicsImportance 3.1Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Calculate the speed of a falling object
- PsychologyImportance 3.1Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Understand the impact of alcohol on human responses
- AdministrativeImportance 2.9Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Type 30 words per minute
- Communications and MediaImportance 2.9Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Host a music radio show
- DesignImportance 2.9Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Design plans for remodeling a kitchen
- TransportationImportance 2.9Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Drive a semi-truck through a busy city
- BiologyImportance 2.8Level 3.7Level 4 looks like: Investigate the effects of pollution on marine plants and animals
- Personnel and Human ResourcesImportance 2.7Level 3.6Level 4 looks like: Interview applicants for an administrative position
- Medicine and DentistryImportance 2.5Level 2.7
- Sales and MarketingImportance 2.4Level 3.0Level 4 looks like: Introduce clients to a new line of products
- Economics and AccountingImportance 2.3Level 2.6
- GeographyImportance 2.3Level 2.6
- Sociology and AnthropologyImportance 2.2Level 2.6
- TelecommunicationsImportance 2.2Level 1.8Level 1 looks like: Send an email
- Therapy and CounselingImportance 2.2Level 2.5Level 1 looks like: Put ice on a sprained ankle
- Foreign LanguageImportance 2.1Level 1.8Level 1 looks like: Say "please" and "thank you" in a foreign language
- Philosophy and TheologyImportance 1.8Level 2.0Level 1 looks like: Watch a TV show on family values
- Food ProductionImportance 1.7Level 1.7Level 1 looks like: Grow herbs in the kitchen
- History and ArcheologyImportance 1.5Level 1.3Level 1 looks like: Take a class in US history
- Fine ArtsImportance 1.2Level —
Abilities
Enduring capacities the work calls for.
- Deductive ReasoningImportance 3.9Level 4.0Level 5 looks like: Decide what factors to consider in selecting stocks
- Inductive ReasoningImportance 3.9Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Determine the prime suspect based on crime scene evidence
- Oral ComprehensionImportance 3.9Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Understand a coach's oral instructions for a sport
- Oral ExpressionImportance 3.9Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Give instructions to a lost motorist
- Problem SensitivityImportance 3.9Level 4.1Level 4 looks like: Notice from a subtle difference in a client's mood that something is bothering them
- Written ComprehensionImportance 3.9Level 4.0Level 4 looks like: Understand an apartment lease
- Written ExpressionImportance 3.8Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Write a job recommendation for a subordinate
- Near VisionImportance 3.6Level 3.9
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- Speech ClarityImportance 3.5Level 3.5Level 4 looks like: Make stadium-wide announcements during a sporting event
- Information OrderingImportance 3.4Level 3.3Level 2 looks like: Follow the correct steps to make change
- Speech RecognitionImportance 3.4Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Recognize the voice of a coworker
- Category FlexibilityImportance 3.3Level 3.3Level 3 looks like: Classify flowers according to size, color, and smell
- Far VisionImportance 3.3Level 3.3Level 4 looks like: Read the slides on a presentation from across a room
- Flexibility of ClosureImportance 3.3Level 3.4Level 4 looks like: Look for a golf ball in tall grass
- Fluency of IdeasImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Name four different uses for a screwdriver
- OriginalityImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Use a credit card to open a locked door
- Perceptual SpeedImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressure
- Selective AttentionImportance 3.0Level 3.0Level 2 looks like: Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby
- Visual Color DiscriminationImportance 2.9Level 2.9
- Mathematical ReasoningImportance 2.8Level 2.8
- Speed of ClosureImportance 2.8Level 3.0Level 3 looks like: Recognize a song after hearing only the first few notes
- Number FacilityImportance 2.6Level 2.6Level 3 looks like: Calculate a discounted price
- Time SharingImportance 2.6Level 2.6Level 3 looks like: Watch street signs while driving at 30 miles an hour
- MemorizationImportance 2.5Level 2.3Level 1 looks like: Remember the number on your bus to be sure you get back on the right one
- Auditory AttentionImportance 2.4Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Listen to a lecture while people nearby are talking
- Finger DexterityImportance 2.4Level 2.4Level 2 looks like: Put coins in a parking meter
- Trunk StrengthImportance 2.4Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Sit up in an office chair
- VisualizationImportance 2.3Level 2.3Level 2 looks like: Imagine how to place paper in a printer so that the letterhead comes out on top
- Arm-Hand SteadinessImportance 2.1Level 1.8Level 2 looks like: Light a candle
- Control PrecisionImportance 2.1Level 1.4Level 2 looks like: Adjust a room light with a dimmer switch
- Depth PerceptionImportance 2.1Level 2.0Level 2 looks like: Merge a car into traffic on a city street
- Gross Body EquilibriumImportance 2.1Level 1.8Level 2 looks like: Stand on a ladder
- Hearing SensitivityImportance 2.1Level 2.1Level 2 looks like: Notice a doorbell ringing
- Extent FlexibilityImportance 2.0Level 1.9Level 2 looks like: Reach to adjust the radio in a car
- Gross Body CoordinationImportance 2.0Level 1.6Level 2 looks like: Get in and out of a truck
- Multilimb CoordinationImportance 2.0Level 1.9Level 2 looks like: Row a boat
- Sound LocalizationImportance 2.0Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: Listen to a sound system to determine which speaker is working
- Spatial OrientationImportance 2.0Level 1.4Level 2 looks like: Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mall
- StaminaImportance 2.0Level 1.4Level 1 looks like: Walk 1/4 mile
- Static StrengthImportance 2.0Level 1.3Level 1 looks like: Push an empty shopping cart
- Wrist-Finger SpeedImportance 2.0Level 1.1Level 2 looks like: Use a screwdriver to twist in a screw
- Dynamic StrengthImportance 1.9Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: Use pruning shears to trim a bush
- Explosive StrengthImportance 1.9Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: Hit a nail with a hammer
- Glare SensitivityImportance 1.9Level 1.3Level 2 looks like: Drive on a familiar road on a cloudy day
- Manual DexterityImportance 1.9Level 1.4Level 1 looks like: Screw a light bulb into a light socket
- Reaction TimeImportance 1.9Level 1.8Level 2 looks like: Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellow
- Response OrientationImportance 1.9Level 1.0Level 2 looks like: When a doorbell and phone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first
- Peripheral VisionImportance 1.8Level 0.8
- Rate ControlImportance 1.6Level 0.9Level 1 looks like: Ride a bicycle alongside a jogger
- Night VisionImportance 1.5Level 0.6
- Speed of Limb MovementImportance 1.3Level —
- Dynamic FlexibilityImportance 1.0Level —
Work activities
Kinds of activity the work is made of.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesImportance 4.6Level 5.5Level 4 looks like: Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsImportance 4.6Level 4.9Level 4 looks like: Evaluate a complicated insurance claim for compliance with policy terms
- Getting InformationImportance 4.3Level 4.8Level 4 looks like: Review a budget
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsImportance 4.3Level 5.1Level 4 looks like: Judge the suitability of food products for an event
- Documenting/Recording InformationImportance 4.2Level 4.5Level 4 looks like: Document the results of a crime scene investigation
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsImportance 4.2Level 4.8Level 4 looks like: Test electrical circuits
- Training and Teaching OthersImportance 4.2Level 4.8Level 4 looks like: Teach a social sciences course to high school students
- Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeImportance 4.2Level 5.2Level 4 looks like: Keep current on changes in maintenance procedures for repairing sports cars
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- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsImportance 4.1Level 4.7Level 4 looks like: Inspect equipment in a chemical processing plant
- Working with ComputersImportance 4.1Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Write software for keeping track of parts in inventory
- Analyzing Data or InformationImportance 4.0Level 4.6Level 4 looks like: Determine the interest cost to finance a new building
- Making Decisions and Solving ProblemsImportance 4.0Level 5.1Level 4 looks like: Select the location for a major retail store
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkImportance 4.0Level 5.2Level 4 looks like: Plan and adjust a personal to-do list according to changing demands
- Processing InformationImportance 3.9Level 4.6Level 4 looks like: Calculate the adjustments for insurance claims
- Developing Objectives and StrategiesImportance 3.8Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Develop the plan to complete the merger of two organizations over a 3-year period
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsImportance 3.8Level 5.4Level 4 looks like: Maintain good working relationships with almost all coworkers and clients
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersImportance 3.8Level 3.9Level 4 looks like: Interpret how foreign tax laws apply to U.S. exports
- Providing Consultation and Advice to OthersImportance 3.8Level 5.1Level 4 looks like: Recommend a new software package to increase operational efficiency
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersImportance 3.7Level 5.0Level 4 looks like: Get two subordinates to agree about vacation schedules
- Coaching and Developing OthersImportance 3.6Level 4.5Level 4 looks like: Provide on-the-job training for administrative workers
- Communicating with People Outside the OrganizationImportance 3.6Level 4.5Level 4 looks like: Present information to potential clients about available services
- Developing and Building TeamsImportance 3.6Level 4.3Level 4 looks like: Lead an assembly team in an automobile plant
- Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleImportance 3.6Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Determine the value of property lost in a fire
- Scheduling Work and ActivitiesImportance 3.6Level 4.5Level 4 looks like: Prepare the work schedule for salesclerks in a large retail store
- Thinking CreativelyImportance 3.5Level 4.4Level 4 looks like: Adapt popular music for a high school marching band
- Assisting and Caring for OthersImportance 3.4Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Help a medical patient find in-home assistance or healthcare
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationImportance 3.4Level 4.1Level 4 looks like: Estimate the time required to evacuate a city in the event of a major disaster
- Selling or Influencing OthersImportance 3.4Level 4.1Level 4 looks like: Make a sales pitch to convince others to buy a product
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of OthersImportance 3.3Level 4.5Level 4 looks like: Organize the cleanup crew after a major sporting event
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesImportance 3.3Level 4.3Level 4 looks like: Manage a small team of employees in a dynamic workplace
- Performing Administrative ActivitiesImportance 3.2Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Complete tax forms for a small business
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentImportance 3.0Level 2.9
- Monitoring and Controlling ResourcesImportance 2.9Level 3.8Level 4 looks like: Work as a chef responsible for ordering food for the menu
- Performing General Physical ActivitiesImportance 2.9Level 4.2Level 4 looks like: Paint the outside of a house
- Controlling Machines and ProcessesImportance 2.6Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Operate a drilling rig
- Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and EquipmentImportance 2.6Level 3.2Level 4 looks like: Specify the furniture and equipment for a new school
- Staffing Organizational UnitsImportance 2.6Level 3.4Level 4 looks like: Interview candidates for a sales position and make hiring recommendations
- Handling and Moving ObjectsImportance 2.4Level 3.7Level 4 looks like: Arrange books in a library
- Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicImportance 2.4Level 3.1Level 4 looks like: Sell shoes in a crowded shoe store
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic EquipmentImportance 2.1Level 2.5Level 1 looks like: Use display settings to adjust a television picture
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentImportance 2.0Level 2.3Level 1 looks like: Make simple, external adjustments to a door hinge with ordinary hand tools
Work context
The conditions most characteristic of the work, on O*NET's 1–5 context scale.
Technology
19 toolsSoftware used in this work. In demand: among the tools job postings for this occupation name most. Hot: often named in job postings across the economy.
In demand (5)
- Microsoft Excelhot
- Microsoft Office softwarehot
- Microsoft Outlookhot
- Microsoft PowerPointhot
- Microsoft Wordhot
Hot (3; 5 more marked hot above)
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
- SAP software
Other tools (11)
- Brady Lockout Pro
- Database software
- Email software
- Graphics software
- Industrial Scientific iNET
- QuestSuite Professional
- Remedy Interactive iMitigate
- Statistical analysis software
- TapRooT
- Teleconferencing software
- Web browser software
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Closest occupations
Compare any occupation →Other O*NET occupations whose importance ratings on the 35 skills both rate are nearest to this one's, with the biggest differences named. A plain rule, not a hidden score.
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Average difference 0.2 points · Systems Analysis +0.5, Systems Evaluation +0.5
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Construction and Building Inspectors
Average difference 0.2 points · Operation and Control −0.7, Writing −0.7
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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Average difference 0.2 points · Equipment Maintenance +0.9, Equipment Selection +0.8
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Energy Auditors
Average difference 0.2 points · Equipment Selection +1.0, Operations Analysis +0.8
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Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Average difference 0.2 points · Science −0.9, Judgment and Decision Making +0.7
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Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Average difference 0.2 points · Active Learning +0.7, Complex Problem Solving +0.5
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Water Resource Specialists
Average difference 0.2 points · Time Management +0.9, Operations Analysis +0.8
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Conservation Scientists
Average difference 0.2 points · Science +0.7, Quality Control Analysis −0.6
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