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
waste management officer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
waste and scrap products
perform planning
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
health, safety and hygiene legislation
waste management
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
business management principles
coordinate waste management procedures
develop recycling programs
apply organisational techniques
maintain recycling records
establish waste collection routes
manage staff
waste transport legislation
advise on waste management procedures
manage recycling program budget
Optional & specialised skills
identify new recycling opportunities
monitor radiation levels
advise on pollution prevention
develop hazardous waste management strategies
maintain waste collection records
train staff on waste management
develop non-hazardous waste management strategies
coordinate shipments of recycling materials
decontamination techniques
write technical reports
train staff on recycling programs
monitor waste treatment equipment
analyse experimental laboratory data
nuclear energy
pollution prevention
pollution legislation
project management
test safety strategies
schedule regular machine maintenance
collect samples for analysis
research recycling grant opportunities
communicate with waste collectors
radiation protection
respond to nuclear emergencies
hazardous waste treatment
educate on recycling regulations
hazardous waste storage
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
Other matches: waste broker · waste management supervisor · industrial waste inspector · hazardous waste inspector · landfill supervisor
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.