Career path
Environmental Scientist
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
What this work leans on
PRISM reads 29 signals about how a person thinks, decides and works. These are the ones this path draws on most.
- Investigative InterestsCentral
Your interest in analyzing, researching, and understanding how things work.
- OpennessCentral
How drawn you are to new ideas, aesthetic experiences, and unconventional approaches.
- IndependenceImportant
How much you value autonomy, self-direction, and freedom from close supervision.
- AchievementModerate
How much you value visible accomplishment and using your abilities to their fullest.
- SupportModerate
How much you value supportive management and clear company policies.
- Reward LearningModerate
How well you learn from feedback over many trials to find the better option.
All 6 signals above are measured directly in the assessment. See the full method
The basics
- Field
- Education & research
- Job titles you'll see
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
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