O*NET-SOC 19-2041.03

Industrial Ecologists

Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

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Tasks

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Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.Core19972
Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.Core16888
Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unintended negative consequences.Core19965
Conduct environmental sustainability assessments, using material flow analysis (MFA) or substance flow analysis (SFA) techniques.Core19968
Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste-management practices.Core19974
Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.Core19982
Redesign linear, or open-loop, systems into cyclical, or closed-loop, systems so that waste products become inputs for new processes, modeling natural ecosystems.Core19980
Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.Core19978
Examine local, regional, or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes.Core19970
Monitor the environmental impact of development activities, pollution, or land degradation.Core16886
Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change.Core16894
Perform analyses to determine how human behavior can affect, and be affected by, changes in the environment.Core19975
Recommend methods to protect the environment or minimize environmental damage from industrial production practices.Core19963
Translate the theories of industrial ecology into eco-industrial practices.Core19983
Develop alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits.Core19964
Carry out environmental assessments in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, or laws.Core16893
Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.Core19971
Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.Core16885
Create complex and dynamic mathematical models of population, community, or ecological systems.Core16891
Evaluate the effectiveness of industrial ecology programs, using statistical analysis and applications.Core19969
Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions.Core16895
Review industrial practices, such as the methods and materials used in construction or production, to identify potential liabilities and environmental hazards.Core16881
Apply new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment.Core19966
Prepare plans to manage renewable resources.Core19977
Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.Core19973
Plan or conduct studies of the ecological implications of historic or projected changes in industrial processes or development.Core16884
Research sources of pollution to determine environmental impact or to develop methods of pollution abatement or control.Core16882
Perform environmentally extended input-output (EE I-O) analyses.Core19976
Promote use of environmental management systems (EMS) to reduce waste or to improve environmentally sound use of natural resources.Core19979
Develop or test protocols to monitor ecosystem components and ecological processes.Supplemental16890
Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems.Core16889
Research environmental effects of land and water use to determine methods of improving environmental conditions or increasing outputs, such as crop yields.Supplemental19981
Provide industrial managers with technical materials on environmental issues, regulatory guidelines, or compliance actions.Supplemental16883
Conduct applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment.Supplemental16896
Conduct scientific protection, mitigation, or restoration projects to prevent resource damage, maintain the integrity of critical habitats, and minimize the impact of human activities.Supplemental16892
Investigate accidents affecting the environment to assess ecological impact.Supplemental16879
Conduct analyses to determine the maximum amount of work that can be accomplished for a given amount of energy in a system, such as industrial production systems and waste treatment systems.Supplemental19967
Investigate the adaptability of various animal and plant species to changed environmental conditions.Supplemental16880

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 45 examples in 23 categories, 28 Hot Technology

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Document management software

Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Graphics or photo imaging software

Adobe IllustratorHot Technology
Adobe PhotoshopHot Technology

Data base management system software

Apache HadoopHot Technology
Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
NoSQLHot Technology

Project management software

Atlassian JIRAHot Technology
Productivity software

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCADHot Technology
Dassault Systemes CATIA

Object or component oriented development software

C#Hot Technology
Oracle JavaHot Technology
PythonHot Technology

Program testing software

Debugging software

Analytical or scientific software

Economic Input-Output Life Cycle Assessment EIO-LCA
PRe Consultants SimaPro
Production Flow Analysis and Simplification Toolkit PFAST
SASHot Technology
StataCorp Stata
STATISTICA
Substance Flow Analysis STAN
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Electronic mail software

Email software

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology

File versioning software

GitHot Technology

Operating system software

LinuxHot Technology
Microsoft WindowsHot Technology

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Online databases
Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
Structure query language SQL

Enterprise resource planning ERP software

Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics AX
SAP softwareHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Development environment software

Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology

Sales and marketing software

Sales Automation Software

Customer relationship management CRM software

Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Cloud-based management software

Splunk EnterpriseHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Research industrial processes or operations.
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Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
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Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.
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Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
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Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
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Conduct research on social issues.
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Research energy production, use, or conservation.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor industrial energy consumption or management.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identify sustainable business practices.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze environmental data.
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Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements.
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- Supports 4
- Informs 1
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Evaluate energy production data.
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Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop technical or scientific databases.
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Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
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Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
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Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
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Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems.
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Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
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Plan environmental research.
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Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.
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Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicate results of environmental research.
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Selling or Influencing Others

Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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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 skill1 of 27

Distinct tools24

Level mix

Augments 19
Supports 4
Informs 1

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)

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No NICE work role maps to this job.