Inspects homes and buildings for mold and water damage and takes samples for testing.
You use a moisture meter behind a bathroom wall, take air samples, and explain the lab results to a worried family.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. Short certification courses (ACAC, state licenses in some places).
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Health (certificate).
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. Lab analysis is automated, but finding hidden moisture and taking samples on site stays hands-on.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Construction CTE.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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