19-4040 Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians
Broad occupation category (Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians) within the minor group 'Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
Where 19-4040 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
- >19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
- >>19-4000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
- >>>19-4040 Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians
- >>>19-4040 Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians
Subcategories of 19-4040 Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians
- 19-4042Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including those that affect health, under the direction of an environmental scientist, engineer, or other specialist. May collect samples of gases, soil, water, and other materials for testing.
- 19-4043Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Assist scientists or engineers in the use of electronic, sonic, or nuclear measuring instruments in laboratory, exploration, and production activities to obtain data indicating resources such as metallic ore, minerals, gas, coal, or petroleum. Analyze mud and drill cuttings. Chart pressure, temperature, and other characteristics of wells or bore holes.
- 19-4044Hydrologic Technicians
Collect and organize data concerning the distribution and circulation of ground and surface water, and data on its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Measure and report on flow rates and ground water levels, maintain field equipment, collect water samples, install and collect sampling equipment, and process samples for shipment to testing laboratories. May collect data on behalf of hydrologists, engineers, developers, government agencies, or agriculture.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 19-4040 Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 19-4040?
- SOC 2018 19-4040 is "Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians". Broad occupation category (Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians) within the minor group 'Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- What does SOC 2018 19-4040 include?
- 19-4040 Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians contains 3 direct subcategories: 19-4042 Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health; 19-4043 Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians; 19-4044 Hydrologic Technicians.
- What is the parent category of 19-4040?
- 19-4040 Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians sits under 19-4040 Environmental Science and Geoscience Technicians in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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