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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Employment and Job Openings

Job outlook

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2016 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2015 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
266	39	14.7	29.7	23.0

2015 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	62
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	22
UI claimants previously working in occupation	21

2015 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	96
Number of job position postings	7
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	13.7

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

Training Resources