Environmental Engineering Technicians (17-3025)

Occupation description:  Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientist. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.

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Job outlook

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2017 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
244	30	12.3	33.8	23.6

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	51
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	9
UI claimants previously working in occupation	26

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	103
Number of job position postings	11
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	9.4

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

Training Resources