Be You Like Us. Practical Hands On Problems
Practical hands on problems and solutions focus on plants animals and real world materials. It emphasizes using scientific methods and test instruments in labs and applying ideas to solve problems. The path rewards initiative and personal effort with tangible results.
Environmental scientist Scott McCready on field work and regulation
Scott McCready describes his path from exploration in college to a geology degree and a career as environmental assessment supervisor at Ross Environmental Services. He emphasizes site specific knowledge, multi disciplinary skills, and evolving regulations under RCRA and EPA rules, plus the shift from lab work to outdoor field tasks and the impact of computer technology on data management. He holds professional geology and Qualified Environmental Professional credentials.
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Scott McCready
McCready
Indiana University
Ross Environmental Services, Inc
Indiana
Dept. of Environmental Management
Ross
Ohio
Georgia
Elyria
Cincinnati
Ohio River Valley
EPA
Institute of Professional Environmental Practice
Environmental Science
Oberlin College Training Opportunities Listing
Oberlin College Department of Environmental Studies presents a comprehensive listing of training opportunities. Contact David Hershiser Associate Dean at 440 775 8121 or Gary Kuebbeler Recruiter at 440 774 1051 for details and scheduling.
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Oberlin College
Dept. OF Environmental Studies
David Hershiser
Lorain County
Gary Kuebbeler
Environmental Careers Pathway Prerequisites
Environmental Scientists need at least a bachelor’s degree with many pursuing graduate school. The field demands extensive skill and more than five years’ experience. Technicians and inspectors often require vocational training or an associate degree with on the job experience, some bachelor’s required.
Core Skills for Success in the Workplace
A compact guide lists essential abilities across reading writing math listening speaking and computing. It emphasizes teamwork decision making problem solving good judgment work ethic continuous learning and professional development with references to O NET and BLS profiles.
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