Pollution Control Officers are graduates of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical/Environmental/health/ safety), Chemistry or equivalent. Relevant Certificates from DENR for Pollution Control Officer is also required. At least 3-5 years experience is preferred.

• Familiarity with Philippine Environmental Laws
  and Regulations
• Familiarity with Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management Systems
• Knowledgeable in facilitating solid waste disposal, hazardous waste including emergency response
• Familiarity in facilitating ambient test, Stack Emission Test, water sampling, monitoring sewage treatment facility
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools

The tuition fee in private colleges and universities for BS in Chemical Engineering ranges from ₧ 65,000-₧ 75,000 per semester while public colleges and universities offer courses free of tuition.

• Construction
• Ownership
• Dwellings and Real Estate
• Mining and Quarrying
• Agribusiness
• Manufacturing

Pollution Control Officers may gain experience and specialize in water quality, land use or transportation. They may also pursue a career as:

• Environmental Engineers
• Environmental Specialists
• Environmental Planners
• Sanitary Engineers and advance to Project Managers
• Safety Manager
• Other related management roles in government agencies, consulting firms, nonprofit organizations and academia