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
waste management officer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
develop recycling programs
manage staff
health, safety and hygiene legislation
perform planning
waste transport legislation
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
apply organisational techniques
coordinate waste management procedures
manage recycling program budget
business management principles
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
establish waste collection routes
maintain recycling records
advise on waste management procedures
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
waste and scrap products
waste management
Optional & specialised skills
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
schedule regular machine maintenance
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
project management
hazardous waste treatment
monitor waste treatment equipment
monitor radiation levels
research recycling grant opportunities
respond to nuclear emergencies
maintain waste collection records
radiation protection
write technical reports
decontamination techniques
train staff on waste management
analyse experimental laboratory data
hazardous waste storage
pollution legislation
train staff on recycling programs
educate on recycling regulations
test safety strategies
develop non-hazardous waste management strategies
communicate with waste collectors
collect samples for analysis
nuclear energy
coordinate shipments of recycling materials
develop hazardous waste management strategies
advise on pollution prevention
pollution prevention
identify new recycling opportunities
Other matches: waste broker · waste management supervisor · industrial waste inspector · hazardous waste inspector · landfill supervisor
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.