Ferguson's Careers in Focus books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in a featured industry article and a selection of detailed professions articles. The information here has been researched, vetted, and analyzed by Ferguson's editors, drawing from government and industry sources, professional groups, news reports, career and job-search resources, and a variety of other sources. For readers making career choices, these books offer a wealth of helpful information and resources. Each profession article includes: Quick Facts; Overview; History; The Job; Earnings; Work Environment; Exploring; Education and Training Requirements; Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements; Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits; Employer Prospects; Advancement Prospects; Outlook; Unions and Associations; Tips for Entry; For More Information; and Sidebars. This book covers the following 20 jobs: Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers; Business Managers; Chemists; Civil Engineers; Engineering Technicians; Environmental Consultants; Environmental Engineers; Environmental Scientists; Environmental Technicians; EPA Special Agents; Hazardous Waste Management Specialists; Hazardous Waste Management Technicians; Methane/Landfill Gas Collection System Operators; Methane/Landfill Gas Generation System Technicians; Microbiologists; Recycling and Reclamation Workers; Recycling Coordinators; Refuse Collectors; Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Technicians; and Water/Wastewater Engineers.