Description
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.
Interests
- Investigative
- Realistic
- Conventional
Work Values
- Achievement
- Independence
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Cooperation
- Integrity
- Initiative
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
Tasks
- 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.
- Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
- Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.
- Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Working with Computers
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Technology Skills
- Geographic information system
- Presentation software
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Electronic mail software
- Document management software
Abilities
- Inductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
- Written Expression
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- Biology
- English Language
- Geography
- Design
- Mathematics
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Water Loss SpecialistCertifying Organization
Restoration Industry Association
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified Rug SpecialistCertifying Organization
Restoration Industry Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Environmental Professional in TrainingCertifying Organization
Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Environmental Professional: Environmental OperationsCertifying Organization
Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals
Type
Specialty
Certificate name
Certified RestorerCertifying Organization
Restoration Industry Association
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | N/A |
| Median (50%) | N/A |
| High (90%) | N/A |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 84,600 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 90,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 7%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 7%
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