2133-Environmental Protection Professionals

Job Title: 

Environmental Protection Professionals

Job Description: 

Environmental protection professionals study and assess the effects on the environment of human activity such as air, water and noise pollution, soil contamination, climate change, toxic waste and depletion and degradation of natural resources. They develop plans and solutions to protect, conserve, restore, minimize and prevent further damage to the environment.

Tasks: 

Assessing an organization's compliance with government and internal environmental regulations and guidelines, identifying violations and determining appropriate remedial action

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

1405 - Geography and Cartography

Specific Occupations: 

213301 - Conservation Scientist
Description : Develops and implements programs and regulations for the protection of fish, wildlife and other natural resources.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Animal Ecologist, Conservancy Advisory Scientist, Conservation Officer, Ecological Researcher, Ecologist, Fish and Games Officer, Fisheries Advisor, Forestry Conservationist, Soil Conservationist, Species Protection Officer, Water Conservation Scientist

213302 - Environmental Scientist
Description : Studies and develops policies and plans for the control of factors which may produce pollution, imbalance or degradation of the environment.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Climate Change Analyst, Environmental Advisor, Environmental Auditor, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Officer, Environmental Research Scientist, Environmental Waste Officer, Environmentalist

213304 - Earth and Soil Scientist
Description : Analyses the composition, structure and other physical attributes of soil.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Land Degradation Analyst, Landcare Facilitator, Pedologist, Scientific Soil Tester, Soil Advisor, Soil Fertility Expert, Soil Physicist, Soil Technologist

213305 - Air Pollution Analyst
Description : Analyses and develops policies and plans for the control of factors which may produce air pollution.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Air Quality Technician

213306 - Water Quality Analyst
Description : Analyses and develops policies and plans for the control of factors which may produce water pollution.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Hydrographical Technical Officer, Hydrological Technical Officer, Waste Water Treatment Officer / Technician, Water Quality Technician

213307 - Park Ranger
Description : Controls state or national parks, scenic areas, historic sites, nature reserves, recreation areas and conservation reserves in accordance with authorised policies and priorities.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Beach and Estuary Warden, Fish Warden, Game / Park Warden, Wildlife Conservationist, Wildlife Officer / Warden

213308 - Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist
Description : Plans and develops strategies for the sustainable regeneration of Brownfield sites and directs cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa