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Summary Description


	Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Agricultural Economist

2.	Ecological Economist

3.	Economist

4.	Energy Economist

5.	Environmental Economist

6.	Environmental Protection Economist

7.	Marine Resource Economist

8.	Natural Resource Economist

9.	Principal Associate

10.	Principal Research Economist

11.	Resource Economist

12.	Senior Economist

Job Tasks

	Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts. Forecast economic, political, or social trends.

	Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection. Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.

	Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks. Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.

	Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives. Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies. Collect environmental data or samples.

	Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences. Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations. Communicate results of environmental research.

	Develop programs or policy recommendations to achieve environmental goals in cost-effective ways. Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.

	Perform complex, dynamic, and integrated mathematical modeling of ecological, environmental, or economic systems. Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.

	Write research proposals and grant applications to obtain private or public funding for environmental and economic studies. Prepare proposal documents or grant applications.

	Conduct research to study the relationships among environmental problems and patterns of economic production and consumption. Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.

	Write social, legal, or economic impact statements to inform decision-makers for natural resource policies, standards, or programs. Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.

	Develop environmental research project plans, including information on budgets, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements. Plan environmental research.

	Develop economic models, forecasts, or scenarios to predict future economic and environmental outcomes. Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.

	Develop programs or policy recommendations to promote sustainability and sustainable development. Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects. Advise others about environmental management or conservation.

	Demonstrate or promote the economic benefits of sound environmental regulations. Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.

	Develop systems for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental and economic data. Develop environmental research methods.

	Examine the exhaustibility of natural resources or the long-term costs of environmental rehabilitation. Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.

	Monitor or analyze market and environmental trends.

	Interpret indicators to ascertain the overall health of an environment. Interpret research or operational data.

	Identify and recommend environmentally-friendly business practices. Identify sustainable business practices. Advise others about environmental management or conservation.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — 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.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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