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Environmental Restoration Planners

SOC 19-2041.02

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.

Green Occupation Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Writing

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Science

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Active Learning

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Biology

4.6

English Language

3.8

Geography

3.7

Law and Government

3.6

Administration and Management

3.3

Design

3.1

Mathematics

3.1

Computers and Electronics

3.0

Key Tasks

1Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.

2Develop and communicate recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions.

3Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software.

4Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.

5Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.

Also Known As

Coastal and Estuary Specialist Conservation Planner Director Director, Forest Restoration Institute Director, River Restoration Environmental Planner Environmental Planning Engineer Environmental Restoration Planner Environmental Restoration Program Manager (ERP Manager) Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery