Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
waste management officer
ESCO occupation · 17 essential, 29 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
waste and scrap products
ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
advise on waste management procedures
follow safety standards in industrial contexts
business management principles
develop recycling programs
maintain recycling records
health, safety and hygiene legislation
waste management
perform planning
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
waste transport legislation
manage staff
apply organisational techniques
establish waste collection routes
coordinate waste management procedures
manage recycling program budget
Optional & specialised skills
develop hazardous waste management strategies
analyse experimental laboratory data
hazardous waste storage
respond to nuclear emergencies
train staff on waste management
schedule regular machine maintenance
research recycling grant opportunities
nuclear energy
identify new recycling opportunities
advise on pollution prevention
test safety strategies
pollution legislation
monitor radiation levels
educate on recycling regulations
develop non-hazardous waste management strategies
write technical reports
monitor disposal of radioactive substances
pollution prevention
maintain waste collection records
collect samples for analysis
follow nuclear plant safety precautions
decontamination techniques
monitor waste treatment equipment
radiation protection
coordinate shipments of recycling materials
hazardous waste treatment
train staff on recycling programs
communicate with waste collectors
project management
Other matches: waste broker · waste management supervisor · industrial waste inspector · hazardous waste inspector · landfill supervisor
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.