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
groundwater monitoring technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
use personal protection equipment
measure water quality parameters
chemistry
collect samples for analysis
water chemistry analysis
laboratory techniques
analyse various types of water
test chemical samples
study groundwater
interpret scientific data to assess water quality
perform water chemistry analysis
test samples for pollutants
record test data
perform water testing procedures
monitor water quality
prepare chemical samples
perform laboratory tests
Optional & specialised skills
analyse environmental data
investigate contamination
advise on environmental remediation
environmental legislation
use water disinfection equipment
advise on soil and water protection
manage water treatment
develop environmental remediation strategies
operate water purifying equipment
report on environmental issues
report pollution incidents
advise on pollution prevention
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
understand fresh water ecosystems
pollution prevention
microbiology-bacteriology
calibrate laboratory equipment
assess groundwater environmental impact
investigate pollution
assess contamination
promote environmental awareness
maintain test equipment
report test findings
Other matches: environmental technician · nuclear technician · computer hardware engineering technician · radiation protection technician · wastewater treatment 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.