O*NET-SOC 19-3011.01

Environmental Economists

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

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

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Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.Core16902
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.Core16915
Collect and analyze data to compare the environmental implications of economic policy or practice alternatives.Core16910
Assess the costs and benefits of various activities, policies, or regulations that affect the environment or natural resource stocks.Core19985
Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences.Core16897
Develop programs or policy recommendations to achieve environmental goals in cost-effective ways.Core19984
Develop economic models, forecasts, or scenarios to predict future economic and environmental outcomes.Core16909
Demonstrate or promote the economic benefits of sound environmental regulations.Core16901
Conduct research to study the relationships among environmental problems and patterns of economic production and consumption.Core16914
Perform complex, dynamic, and integrated mathematical modeling of ecological, environmental, or economic systems.Core16913
Write social, legal, or economic impact statements to inform decision makers for natural resource policies, standards, or programs.Core16903
Teach courses in environmental economics.Core21177
Develop programs or policy recommendations to promote sustainability and sustainable development.Core19986
Develop systems for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental and economic data.Core16906
Write research proposals and grant applications to obtain private or public funding for environmental and economic studies.Core16904
Examine the exhaustibility of natural resources or the long-term costs of environmental rehabilitation.Core16905
Monitor or analyze market and environmental trends.Core16898
Develop environmental research project plans, including information on budgets, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.Core16908
Identify and recommend environmentally friendly business practices.Supplemental16900
Interpret indicators to ascertain the overall health of an environment.Supplemental16899

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 35 examples in 12 categories, 20 Hot Technology

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Analytical or scientific software

Aptech Systems GAUSS
Camfit Data Limited Microfit
Econometric Software LIMDEP
Estima Regression Analysis of Time Series RATS
General algebraic modeling system GAMS
Global Insight AREMOS
IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
Insightful S-PLUS
Minitab
Quantitative Micro Software EViews
SASHot Technology
StataCorp Stata
The MathWorks MATLABHot Technology
Wolfram Research Mathematica

Development environment software

CHot Technology
Formula translation/translator FORTRAN
Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot Technology
Microsoft Visual StudioHot Technology

Object or component oriented development software

C#Hot Technology
C++Hot Technology
PythonHot Technology

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot Technology
Geographic information system GIS software

Data base user interface and query software

Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
MySQLHot Technology
Structure query language SQL

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis software

TableauHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
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Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor market conditions or trends.
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Identify sustainable business practices.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Forecast economic, political, or social trends.
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Analyze market conditions or trends.
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Interpret research or operational data.
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Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
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Plan environmental research.
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Develop environmental research methods.
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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

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Prepare proposal documents or grant applications.
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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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Training and Teaching Others

Teach classes in area of specialization.
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Teach social science courses at the college level.
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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 skill0 of 21

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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)

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