Mathematical skills
Environmental Professionals must have a sound understanding of mathematical concepts.
Environmental Professionals
Descriptions & Duties
- Environmental Professionals study and assess the influences of human activities on the environment, such as air/ water/ noise pollution, soil contamination, climate change, toxic waste and depletion/ degradation of natural resources. They identify the problems and develop plans and solutions to protect, conserve, restore, minimise and prevent further damage to the environment. They also provide information and guidance to government officials, business sector, and the general public on possible environmental hazards and health risks.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Trade Specific Competencies
Data-analysis skills
Environmental Professionals analyse scientific data to reach their conclusions. They must consider all possible methods and solutions in their analysis.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
Normally have a bachelor's degree or master's degree in environmental science or a science-related field, such as biology, chemistry, physics, geoscience, or engineering. A Ph.D. is necessary for university research positions. Holders of relevant higher diplomas can articulate to related degree programmes.
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $40,000-$70,000
Monthly Salary $50,000-$90,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 16-21
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 27-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 2
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Degree or above
Work Environment
- Environmental Professionals usually work in offices and laboratories. They may need to collect data in the field .
Tools
- Air samplers or collectors
- Anemometers
- Colourimeters
- Dosimeters
- Ion analysers
- Ionization chambers
- Leak testing equipment - Smoke generators
- Logging instruments for water wells - Depth meters; Submersible water data loggers
- Manometers
- Moisture meters
- Ozone analysers - Ozone meters
- PH meters
- Photometers - Water quality testing photometers
- Precipitation or evaporation recorders - Evaporation gauge sensors
- Single gas monitors - Ammonia meters; Carbon monoxide meters; Chlorine meters
- Soil core sampling apparatus - Bottom dredge samplers; Core samplers; Hand held augers; Soil probes
- Soil testing kits - Soil analysis kits; Soil gas sampling systems
- Water analysers - Coliform testing systems; Comparator water test kits; Drop count industrial water test kits; Multiparameter water quality instruments
- Water samplers - Automatic samplers; Groundwater monitoring systems; Lead water sampling kits; Rain water samplers
