Occupations · Life, Physical, and Social Science
Environmental Restoration Planners
Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.
O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 19-2041.02
What people in this job actually do
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- Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.
- Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies.
- Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.
- Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
- Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.
- Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software.
- Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats.
- Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.
- Develop natural resource management plans, using knowledge of environmental planning or state and federal environmental regulatory requirements.
- Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations.
- Apply for permits required for the implementation of environmental remediation projects.
- Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations.
O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale
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O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale
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O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag
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O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2021-08
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O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2021-08
What kind of person the work suits
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O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)
Tasks O*NET flags as emerging
- Write grants to obtain funding for restoration projects.
O*NET 25.3 emerging tasks
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O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale
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The same work in Europe
| ESCO occupation | ISCO | Match |
|---|---|---|
| ecologist | 2133.5 | close |
| environmental engineer | 2143.1 | close |
| environmental scientist | 2133.7 | close |
| environmental expert | 2143.2 | close |
| natural resources consultant | 2133.8 | close |
| environmental technician | 3111.2 | close |
| environmental programme coordinator | 2133.6 | broader |
Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)
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