Environmental Science

Ferrum College

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 03.0104

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Environmental Science

Ferrum College

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 03.0104

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessScienceSystems AnalysisLearning StrategiesInstructingTime ManagementSystems EvaluationService OrientationCoordination

Knowledge

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyComputers and ElectronicsChemistryMathematicsPublic Safety and SecurityGeographyAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingEngineering and TechnologyPhysicsDesignTransportationAdministrativeMedicine and DentistryBuilding and ConstructionPersonnel and Human ResourcesSociology and Anthropology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingNear VisionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityCategory FlexibilityFlexibility of ClosureFar VisionVisualization

Tasks

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervi
Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlin
Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protecti
Develop contracts related to operations.
Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity.
Operate and manage drone technology for aerial surveys and mapping, wildlife monitoring, and forest health assessments.
Write reports on forestry or conservation activities.
Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests
Investigate hazardous conditions or spills or outbreaks of disease or food poisoning, collecting sam
Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.
Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial product
Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unint
Conduct life cycle assessments of products.
Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.
Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, o
Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
Provide analytical support for policy briefs related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, or clim
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform governme
Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences
Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.
Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission meas
Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws, or proce
Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.
Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathw
Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory
Develop regulatory strategies for products.
Complete death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
Perform medicolegal examinations and autopsies, conducting preliminary examinations of the body to i
Interview persons present at death scenes to obtain information useful in determining the manner of
Complete or review death certificates, including the assignment of cause and manner of death.
Observe and record the positions and conditions of bodies and related evidence at the scene, through documentation or photographs.
Prepare correspondence, reports of inspections or investigations, or recommendations for action.
Examine records, reports, or other documents to establish facts or detect discrepancies.
Inspect government property, such as construction sites or public housing, to ensure compliance with
Use emerging technologies, such as drones, for remote or automated inspections.
Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminator
Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.
Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices, such as affirmative action plans and equal opportunity employment policies.
Train employees on equal opportunity laws, guidelines, or policies, such as discrimination, diversity, harassment, or affirmative action.
Determine the nature of code violations and actions to be taken, and issue written notices of violat
Prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.
Investigate complaints and suspected violations regarding illegal dumping, pollution, pesticides, pr

Technology

Document management softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareElectronic mail softwareComputer based training softwareGeographic information systemDesktop publishing softwareObject or component oriented development softwareOperating system softwareCompliance softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareMap creation softwareInventory management softwareData base management system softwareProject management softwareDevelopment environment softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareData base reporting softwareAccounting softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareHuman resources softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning software

Tools

Atomic absorption AA spectroscopesCHNS/O AnalyzerCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersField data collectorsFlow metersGlobal positioning system GPS receiversAerial bucket trucksAirboatsAll terrain vehicles ATVAltimetersAmphibious excavatorsAquatic weed harvestersAxesBackhoesBasal area factor BAF prismsBoatsBrush hooksBrush trucksBulldozersCalipersChain saws

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