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
groundwater monitoring technician
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 23 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
measure water quality parameters
analyse various types of water
water chemistry analysis
study groundwater
chemistry
monitor water quality
test chemical samples
use personal protection equipment
perform laboratory tests
collect samples for analysis
interpret scientific data to assess water quality
perform water testing procedures
record test data
prepare chemical samples
laboratory techniques
perform water chemistry analysis
test samples for pollutants
Optional & specialised skills
advise on soil and water protection
pollution prevention
microbiology-bacteriology
investigate contamination
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
use water disinfection equipment
report test findings
report on environmental issues
calibrate laboratory equipment
investigate pollution
report pollution incidents
operate water purifying equipment
advise on environmental remediation
manage water treatment
analyse environmental data
develop environmental remediation strategies
maintain test equipment
environmental legislation
advise on pollution prevention
understand fresh water ecosystems
assess groundwater environmental impact
assess contamination
promote environmental awareness
Other matches: environmental technician · nuclear technician · computer hardware engineering technician · radiation protection technician · wastewater treatment 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.