JOB REPORT / 19-4042 · 25 TASKS

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health.

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Perform statistical analysis of environmental data
Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air…
Maintain files

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19 of 25 tasks reviewed

This job has 25 core tasks. We went through 19 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Healths actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.
AI DOES
Runs statistical tests, flags trends, and generates visualizations from datasets
YOU DO
Choose the right analysis for the site, interpret results in context, and act on findings
TASK 02
Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
AI DOES
Runs calculations, applies chemical formulas, checks unit conversions, and flags results that look off
YOU DO
Verify sample quality, interpret unexpected results, and take responsibility for regulatory accuracy
TASK 03
Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.
AI DOES
Sorts, searches, and formats hazardous waste records and exposure logs
YOU DO
Verify data accuracy and sign off on safety-critical compliance records
TASK 04
Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans.
AI DOES
Drafts, formats, and tracks permit and plan documents for distribution
YOU DO
Verify legal compliance and authorize official release of each document
TASK 05
Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
AI DOES
Drafts plain-language summaries, FAQs, and guidance documents on health, environment, and safety topics
YOU DO
Read the room, answer follow-up questions, and apply local knowledge to real situations
TASK 06
Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.
AI DOES
Drafts monitoring program frameworks, suggests sampling schedules, and analyzes pollution trend data
YOU DO
Verify site conditions, handle equipment, and apply local regulatory judgment
TASK 07
Develop testing procedures.
AI DOES
Drafts procedure outlines, suggests standard methods, and finds regulatory guidelines
YOU DO
Verify safety requirements, adapt to real site conditions, and sign off on final protocols
TASK 08
Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes, and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.
AI DOES
Searches environmental databases, summarizes research, and drafts impact reports
YOU DO
Apply site-specific knowledge and take professional responsibility for recommendations
TASK 09
Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
AI DOES
Drafts hazard control reports, looks up regulations, and suggests best-practice fixes based on described conditions
YOU DO
Visit the site, verify conditions firsthand, and own the final safety call
TASK 10
Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.
AI DOES
Drafts program plans, summarizes regulations, and creates training materials
YOU DO
Visit the site, coordinate with workers, and adapt plans to real physical conditions
TASK 11
Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.
AI DOES
Analyzes sensor readings, spots unusual patterns, and generates compliance reports
YOU DO
Walk the site, inspect equipment in person, and make judgment calls about real-world conditions
TASK 12SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
AI DOES
Generates charts and writes initial result summaries
YOU DO
Interpret what the data really means
About this analysis
65% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 13
Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.
AI DOES
Drafts violation notices, looks up relevant laws, and fills in standard forms
YOU DO
Make the final legal call and sign off on enforcement actions
TASK 14
Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.
AI DOES
Helps interpret measurement data and flag concentration levels outside safe limits
YOU DO
Handle physical samples and operate weighing and analysis equipment in the lab
TASK 15
Direct activities of workers in laboratory.
AI DOES
Helps schedule tasks, track progress, and suggest workflows
YOU DO
Stay present to guide, correct, and keep people safe in the lab
TASK 16
Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.
AI DOES
Analyzes digital microscope images to help spot and measure contaminants
YOU DO
Handle samples, operate microscopes, and make final safety judgments
TASK 17
Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.
AI DOES
Helps document findings, suggest checklist items, and flag regulation gaps
YOU DO
Walk the site, use instruments, and judge real conditions in person
TASK 18SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Discuss test results and analyses with customers.
AI DOES
Prepares summaries and explains technical findings
YOU DO
Build trust and address their concerns
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 19SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.
AI DOES
Suggests chemical types and calculates initial dosage amounts
YOU DO
Judge site conditions and safety risks
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
SOC code: 19-4042
Tasks reviewed: 19 of 25

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $55,090 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $60,930 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 34,670
Employed in Colorado: 740
Job outlook: +4% by 2034 · ~5,600 openings/yr

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Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.

Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.

Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.

Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans.

Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.

Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.

Develop testing procedures.

Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes, and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.

Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.

Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.

Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.

Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.

Initiate procedures to close down or fine establishments violating environmental or health regulations.

Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.

Direct activities of workers in laboratory.

Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.

Inspect workplaces to ensure the absence of health and safety hazards, such as high noise levels, radiation, or potential lighting hazards.

Discuss test results and analyses with customers.

Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.

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