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
environmental technician
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
document analysis results
test samples for pollutants
report on environmental issues
advise on environmental risk management systems
chemistry
perform laboratory tests
analyse environmental data
collect samples for analysis
metrology
assess environmental impact
analyse experimental laboratory data
laboratory techniques
environmental legislation
conduct environmental site assessments
advise on soil and water protection
advise on environmental remediation
Optional & specialised skills
avoid contamination
communicate with external laboratories
implement environmental action plans
pollution legislation
secure working area
develop scientific research protocols
investigate contamination
assess contamination
radioactive contamination
contamination exposure regulations
develop environmental remediation strategies
advise on pollution prevention
wear appropriate protective gear
microbiology-bacteriology
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
pollution prevention
promote environmental awareness
perform environmental remediation
monitor legislation developments
report pollution incidents
investigate pollution
apply statistical analysis techniques
biological chemistry
remove contaminated materials
Other matches: drain technician · environmental expert · environmental scientist · groundwater monitoring technician · heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician
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.