Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
decontamination worker
ESCO occupation · 15 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
investigate contamination
radiation protection
decontamination techniques
radioactive contamination
avoid contamination
health, safety and hygiene legislation
assess contamination
remove contaminants
disinfect surfaces
wear appropriate protective gear
remove contaminated materials
cleaning industry health and safety measures
store contaminated materials
hazardous waste treatment
contamination exposure regulations
Optional & specialised skills
report on building damage
assist people in contaminated areas
perform demarcation
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
document analysis results
ensure operability of protective equipment
hazardous materials transportation
test samples for pollutants
follow safety procedures when working at heights
dispose of hazardous waste
identify damage to buildings
hazardous waste storage
advise on soil and water protection
secure working area
handle chemical cleaning agents
Other matches: sterile services technician · crop production worker · civil engineering worker · community social worker · aquaculture harvesting worker
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.