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Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Coastal and Estuary Specialist

2.	Conservation Planner

3.	Director

4.	Director, Forest Restoration Institute

5.	Director, River Restoration

6.	Environmental Planner

7.	Environmental Planning Engineer

8.	Environmental Restoration Planner

9.	Environmental Restoration Program Manager (ERP Manager)

10.	Executive Director

11.	Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery

12.	Fisheries Habitat Restoration Specialist

13.	Habitat Conservation Planner

14.	Marine Habitat Resource Specialist

15.	Planning Manager

16.	Program Manager, Environmental Planning

17.	Project Manager

18.	Watershed Coordinator

Job Tasks

	Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs. Analyze environmental data. Collect environmental data or samples.

	Develop and communicate recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions. Advise others about land management or conservation.

	Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software. Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.

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

	Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs. Inspect condition of natural environments.

	Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets. Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.

	Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control. Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.

	Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats. Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. Supervise scientific or technical personnel.

	Apply for permits required for the implementation of environmental remediation projects. Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.

	Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software. Create images or other visual displays.

	Identify short- and long-term impacts of environmental remediation activities. Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.

	Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies. Advise others about environmental management or conservation.

	Conduct environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants, disease, human activities, nature, and climate change. Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.

	Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects. Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.

	Review existing environmental remediation designs. Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.

	Create environmental models or simulations, using geographic information system (GIS) data and knowledge of particular ecosystems or ecological regions. Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.

	Develop natural resource management plans, using knowledge of environmental planning or state and federal environmental regulatory requirements. Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.

	Notify regulatory or permitting agencies of deviations from implemented remediation plans. Communicate with government agencies.

	Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations. Identify sustainable business practices.

	Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations. Assess compliance with environmental laws.

	Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms. Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.

	Plan or supervise environmental studies to achieve compliance with environmental regulations in construction, modification, operation, acquisition, or divestiture of facilities such as power plants. Plan environmental research. Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

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

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

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

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

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

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

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

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

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Staffing Organizational Units — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Nature of the Work


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Working Conditions


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