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
water quality analyst
ESCO occupation · 13 essential, 28 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
measure water quality parameters
perform water chemistry analysis
test chemical samples
laboratory techniques
develop water purification methods
use personal protection equipment
water chemistry analysis
record test data
chemical processes
perform water testing procedures
perform laboratory tests
prepare chemical samples
interpret scientific data to assess water quality
Optional & specialised skills
develop environmental remediation strategies
promote environmental awareness
develop scientific research protocols
analyse experimental laboratory data
supervise laboratory operations
advise on soil and water protection
report on environmental issues
manage chemical testing procedures
advise on environmental remediation
microbiology-bacteriology
test samples for pollutants
water policies
calibrate laboratory equipment
maintain test equipment
environmental legislation
report test findings
manage water quality testing
report pollution incidents
collect samples for analysis
botany
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
pollution prevention
use water disinfection equipment
monitor water quality
advise on pollution prevention
fish identification and classification
water reuse
analyse environmental data
Other matches: hydrologist · ICT test analyst · textile quality inspector · air pollution analyst · water plant 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.