O*NET-SOC 19-2041.02

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.Core16856
Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies.Core16862
Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.Core16875
Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.Core16876
Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.Core16872
Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats.Core16861
Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software.Core16865
Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.Core16871
Apply for permits required for the implementation of environmental remediation projects.Core16859
Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations.Core16864
Develop natural resource management plans, using knowledge of environmental planning or state and federal environmental regulatory requirements.Core16873
Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations.Core16867
Identify short- and long-term impacts of environmental remediation activities.Core16866
Notify regulatory or permitting agencies of deviations from implemented remediation plans.Core16855
Write grants to obtain funding for restoration projects.Core23907
Plan or supervise environmental studies to achieve compliance with environmental regulations in construction, modification, operation, acquisition, or divestiture of facilities such as power plants.Core16863
Review existing environmental remediation designs.Core16860
Develop and communicate recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions.Core16857
Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects.Core16869
Conduct environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants, disease, human activities, nature, and climate change.Core16870
Create environmental models or simulations, using geographic information system (GIS) data and knowledge of particular ecosystems or ecological regions.Core16868
Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning, using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software.Core16858
Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms.Core16874

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 26 examples in 17 categories, 16 Hot Technology

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Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe Creative Cloud softwareHot Technology
Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Desktop publishing software

Adobe InDesignHot Technology

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3DHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
ESRI ArcMap
Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system GIS systems

Mobile location based services software

Global positioning system GPS software

Analytical or scientific software

HEC-RAS
IWR-PLAN

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Microsoft Dynamics

Customer relationship management CRM software

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Inspect condition of natural environments.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identify sustainable business practices.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.
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Assess compliance with environmental laws.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze environmental data.
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Thinking Creatively

Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
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Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
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Create images or other visual displays.
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Plan environmental research.
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Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect environmental data or samples.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Write grant proposals.
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Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
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Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicate results of environmental research.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Communicate with government agencies.
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Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Advise others about land management or conservation.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 23

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

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