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
environmental technician
ESCO occupation · 16 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
collect samples for analysis
advise on environmental remediation
document analysis results
advise on soil and water protection
conduct environmental site assessments
analyse environmental data
assess environmental impact
chemistry
laboratory techniques
advise on environmental risk management systems
environmental legislation
analyse experimental laboratory data
metrology
test samples for pollutants
perform laboratory tests
report on environmental issues
Optional & specialised skills
radioactive contamination
report pollution incidents
contamination exposure regulations
remove contaminated materials
advise on pollution prevention
wear appropriate protective gear
monitor legislation developments
avoid contamination
pollution legislation
pollution prevention
secure working area
microbiology-bacteriology
promote environmental awareness
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
perform environmental remediation
investigate contamination
biological chemistry
implement environmental action plans
investigate pollution
apply statistical analysis techniques
communicate with external laboratories
develop environmental remediation strategies
assess contamination
develop scientific research protocols
Other matches: drain technician · environmental expert · environmental scientist · groundwater monitoring technician · heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician
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.