[Core] [100% incumbents] Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes.
  DWAs: Evaluate energy production data.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.
  DWAs: Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures for green or sustainable operations.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Provide technical or scientific guidance to technical staff in the conduct of biofuels research or development.
  DWAs: Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Propose new biofuels products, processes, technologies or applications based on findings from applied biofuels or biomass research projects.
  DWAs: Develop specifications for new products or processes.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Develop lab scale models of industrial scale processes, such as fermentation.
  DWAs: Model operational processes.

[Core] [100% incumbents] Conduct experiments to test new or alternate feedstock fermentation processes.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes.

[Supplemental] [100% incumbents] Develop methods to estimate the efficiency of biomass pretreatments.
  DWAs: Develop technical processes to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.

[Supplemental] [100% incumbents] Develop methods to recover ethanol or other fuels from complex bioreactor liquid and gas streams.
  DWAs: Develop technical processes to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics, such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation.
  DWAs: Develop technical processes to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Conduct experiments on biomass or pretreatment technologies.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Prepare biofuels research and development reports for senior management or technical professionals.
  DWAs: Communicate green energy production information.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Oversee biodiesel/biofuels prototyping or development projects.
  DWAs: Direct green energy production operations.

[Supplemental] [99% incumbents] Conduct research to breed or develop energy crops with improved biomass yield, environmental adaptability, pest resistance, production efficiency, bioprocessing characteristics, or reduced environmental impacts.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes.

[Supplemental] [99% incumbents] Design chemical conversion processes, such as etherification, esterification, interesterification, transesterification, distillation, hydrogenation, oxidation or reduction of fats and oils, and vegetable oil refining.
  DWAs: Develop technical processes to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.

[Supplemental] [99% incumbents] Design or execute solvent or product recovery experiments in laboratory or field settings.
  DWAs: Develop technical processes to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.

[Supplemental] [98% incumbents] Develop computational tools or approaches to improve biofuels research and development activities.
  DWAs: Develop technical processes to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.

[Supplemental] [98% incumbents] Develop separation processes to recover biofuels.
  DWAs: Develop technical processes to improve the efficiency of biofuel production.

[Supplemental] [97% incumbents] Perform protein functional analysis and engineering for processing of feedstock and creation of biofuels.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Listening (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:3.12) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.07 lvl:3.98) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Chemistry (imp:4.03 lvl:4.89) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.94 lvl:4.72) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Mathematics (imp:3.57 lvl:4.91) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Production and Processing (imp:3.39 lvl:3.90) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.25 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Mechanical (imp:3.21 lvl:3.86) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Administration and Management (imp:3.07 lvl:3.61) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.94 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Physics (imp:2.85 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.77 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Biology (imp:2.68 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Building and Construction (imp:2.62 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Design (imp:2.56 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Education and Training (imp:2.52 lvl:3.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administrative (imp:2.47 lvl:3.82) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.30 lvl:2.09) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.29 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Communications and Media (imp:2.28 lvl:2.25) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.27 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:2.20 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Transportation (imp:2.14 lvl:2.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:1.99 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Telecommunications (imp:1.68 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:1.63 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Food Production (imp:1.39 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.26 lvl:0.48) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.22 lvl:0.55) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.21 lvl:0.51) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Foreign Language (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  History and Archeology (imp:1.05) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Fine Arts (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Originality (imp:3.50 lvl:4.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Selective Attention (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Number Facility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.50) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.59 lvl:4.26) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.56 lvl:5.28) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.52 lvl:5.74) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Getting Information (imp:4.49 lvl:5.19) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Processing Information (imp:4.32 lvl:5.87) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.28 lvl:5.39) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.09 lvl:5.56) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.08 lvl:5.13) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.08 lvl:4.24) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.05 lvl:5.46) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.05 lvl:5.53) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.03 lvl:4.57) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.01 lvl:4.54) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.97 lvl:4.43) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.90 lvl:5.27) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.86 lvl:4.62) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.85 lvl:5.29) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.84 lvl:4.16) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.72 lvl:4.29) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.67 lvl:4.46) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.65 lvl:4.87) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.46 lvl:4.52) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.46 lvl:5.30) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.42 lvl:4.31) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.40 lvl:4.11) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.29 lvl:4.12) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.28 lvl:3.91) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.24 lvl:3.79) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.93 lvl:3.91) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.87 lvl:3.57) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.85 lvl:3.90) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.81 lvl:3.41) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.80 lvl:3.33) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.74 lvl:3.17) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.58 lvl:3.13) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.57 lvl:2.58) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.49 lvl:3.07) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.40 lvl:3.06) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.35 lvl:3.41) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.04 lvl:2.25) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.81 lvl:1.78) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.38) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Technology Design (imp:2.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.38) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 220,260
  annual_median    : $171,270
  annual_pct10     : $120,810
  annual_pct25     : $139,360
  annual_pct75     : $212,500
  annual_pct90     : $262,760
  annual_mean      : $181,540
  hourly_median    : $82.34

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : New Mexico ($215,120)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($100,740)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.135x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   79,510  median: $ 172,670
  Manufacturing                            emp:   77,280  median: $ 169,690
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   17,120  median: $ 159,990
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   14,950  median: $ 181,720
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    8,410  median: $ 171,070
  Utilities                                emp:    5,090  median: $ 170,460
  Construction                             emp:    4,210  median: $ 163,290
  Information                              emp:    3,100  median: $ 206,790
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,810  median: $ 192,990
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    2,370  median: $ 162,760

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (19 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   79,510  median: $ 172,670
  Manufacturing                            emp:   77,280  median: $ 169,690
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   17,120  median: $ 159,990
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   14,950  median: $ 181,720
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    8,410  median: $ 171,070
  Utilities                                emp:    5,090  median: $ 170,460
  Construction                             emp:    4,210  median: $ 163,290
  Information                              emp:    3,100  median: $ 206,790
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,810  median: $ 192,990
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    2,370  median: $ 162,760

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  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellulosic_ethanol
  QID: Q1053121
  Extract: Cellulosic ethanol is ethanol produced from cellulose rather than from the plant's seeds or fruit. It can be produced from grasses, wood, algae, or other plants. It is generally discussed for use as a biofuel. The carbon dioxide that plants absorb as they grow offsets some of the carbon dioxide emit

  Title: Electric vehicle (similarity: 0.2308)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_vehicle
  QID: Q13629441
  Extract: An electric vehicle (EV) is a vehicle propelled mostly by electric power. EVs encompass road, rail, boats and submersibles, aircraft and spacecraft.

  Title: Avril Group (similarity: 0.2192)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avril_Group
  QID: Q17639386
  Extract: Avril is an international agro-industrial group based in France, specialising in food, animal feed, energy and sustainable chemistry. It was founded in 1983, on the initiative of a collective group of leaders in the French farming sector, and was structured as a subsidiary to ensure outlets for Fren

  Title: ExxonMobil (similarity: 0.0833)
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  QID: Q156238
  Extract: Exxon Mobil Corporation is an American multinational oil and gas corporation headquartered in Spring, Texas, a suburb of Houston. Founded as the largest direct successor of John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil, the company was formed in 1999, with the merger of Exxon and Mobil. It is vertically integr

  Title: Renewable energy in China (similarity: 0.2759)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy_in_China
  QID: Q1175566
  Extract: China is the world's top electricity producer from renewable energy sources. China's renewable energy capacity is growing faster than its fossil fuels and nuclear power capacity. 
China installed over 430 GW of renewables in 2025, reaching a total installed renewable capacity of over 2.34 TW by the 

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers define, plan, and execute research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies for commercial biofuels production. These professionals combine advanced technical knowledge in chemistry and engineering with management skills to oversee the development of sustainable fuel technologies. They bridge the gap between laboratory research and industrial-scale biofuel production by analyzing data, conducting experiments, and proposing new biofuels products and processes.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
These managers spend their days analyzing complex data from biofuels studies including fluid dynamics and solvent extraction processes, often working extensively with computers to process and interpret experimental results. They prepare and oversee experimental plans for biofuels research, developing lab-scale models of industrial processes such as fermentation and biomass pretreatment. Much of their time involves providing technical guidance to research staff while making critical decisions about research directions and technology applications. They conduct experiments on alternative feedstock and biomass technologies, developing methods to improve the efficiency of biofuel production and recovery processes. Communication is essential as they present findings to supervisors and coordinate with cross-functional teams to translate research into commercial applications.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong investigative tendencies combined with entrepreneurial drive, as evidenced by the high Investigative (5.84) and Enterprising (4.70) RIASEC scores. They demonstrate exceptional analytical thinking abilities with advanced deductive and inductive reasoning skills, allowing them to solve complex technical problems and identify patterns in experimental data. Success requires individuals who can seamlessly blend scientific rigor with practical business applications, possessing both deep technical knowledge in chemistry and engineering alongside management capabilities. These professionals thrive on continuous learning and knowledge updating, as they must stay current with rapidly evolving biofuels technologies while making strategic decisions about research priorities and commercial viability.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this role typically requires a Bachelor's degree (55.4% of professionals) with advanced technical knowledge in chemistry, engineering, and mathematics at high levels (4.9, 4.7, and 4.9 respectively). Master's degree holders represent 28.6% of the field, reflecting the considerable preparation needed for Job Zone 4 positions. Candidates need extensive experience in research and development, often starting as research scientists or engineers in biofuels, chemical engineering, or related technical fields before advancing to management roles. Strong foundation in complex problem solving, systems analysis, and laboratory research experience is essential for career entry.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
This management position represents a senior-level role that can lead to executive positions in clean energy companies, environmental consulting firms, or government agencies focused on sustainable energy policy. Professionals often advance to become Chief Technology Officers, VP of Research and Development, or start their own biofuels technology companies. The role also provides pathways into broader energy sector leadership, including positions in wind energy development management, geothermal production, or general energy engineering management across various renewable technologies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, this occupation employs 220,260 professionals with a median annual wage of $171,270, ranging from $120,810 to $262,760 (10th to 90th percentile). Geographic variation is significant with New Mexico offering the highest wages at $215,120 compared to Guam's $100,740, representing a 2.13x ratio difference. The largest employment sectors are Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (79,510 employed) and Manufacturing (77,280 employed), with significant government employment (17,120) reflecting policy emphasis on renewable energy development. The specialized nature of this role and growing emphasis on sustainable energy solutions suggests strong long-term demand, particularly in regions with established renewable energy initiatives and research facilities.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role shows moderate resistance to automation due to its emphasis on high-level decision making, complex problem solving, and creative research applications. While data analysis and monitoring processes may become increasingly automated, the core activities of experimental design, technical guidance provision, and strategic research planning require human expertise and judgment. The role's focus on novel technology development and managing uncertainty in research outcomes makes it less susceptible to full automation.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Chemical Engineers (17-2041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require advanced Chemistry knowledge (4.0+ importance) and identical top transferable skills in Complex Problem Solving and Systems Analysis.
    data: Chemistry knowledge level 4.9
    data: Complex Problem Solving skill level 3.9
    data: Systems Analysis skill level 3.5
  [career_pathway] Biofuels Production Managers (11-3051.03) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career progression path from development to production management, sharing biofuels expertise and management responsibilities.
    data: Same biofuels industry focus
    data: Management occupation family
    data: Related occupation designation Primary-Short
  [knowledge_overlap] Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar (17-2199.03) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both require high-level Engineering and Technology knowledge (3.9+ importance) and work in sustainable energy sectors.
    data: Engineering and Technology knowledge level 4.7
    data: Energy sector focus
    data: Related occupation designation Primary-Long
  [riasec_cluster] Wind Energy Development Managers (11-9199.10) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles combine Investigative and Enterprising RIASEC types in renewable energy management contexts.
    data: High Investigative RIASEC score 5.84
    data: Enterprising RIASEC score 4.70
    data: Management level renewable energy roles
  [task_similarity] Manufacturing Engineers (17-2112.03) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles focus on process development and efficiency improvement with similar work activities in analyzing data and solving problems.
    data: Making Decisions and Solving Problems importance 4.6
    data: Analyzing Data or Information importance 4.5
    data: Process optimization focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['biofuels manager', 'biodiesel manager', 'biofuels development', 'biodiesel development', 'biofuels technology', 'biodiesel technology', 'sustainable fuels', 'alternative energy']
  exclude_keywords : ['production manager', 'plant manager', 'operations manager', 'sales manager', 'marketing manager']
  title_patterns   : ['biofuels.*manager', 'biodiesel.*manager', '.*biofuels.*development', '.*biodiesel.*development', '.*biofuels.*technology']
  common_variations: ['biofuels manager', 'biodiesel manager', 'biofuels development manager', 'biodiesel development manager', 'biofuels technology manager', 'biodiesel technology manager', 'sustainable fuels manager', 'alternative fuels manager']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'research', 'production', 'equipment', 'technical', 'biofuels', 'principles', 'management', 'energy', 'development', 'technologies', 'activities', 'includes', 'objects', 'improve', 'biofuel', 'efficiency', 'design', 'problems', 'techniques']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
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others                     28  0.01123  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
research                   23  0.00922  inference            inference:65%  onet_tasks:30%  onet_dimensions:4%
production                 23  0.00922  dwas                 dwas:43%  onet_dimensions:35%  inference:17%
equipment                  23  0.00922  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technical                  21  0.00842  inference            inference:38%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:14%
biofuels                   19  0.00762  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:58%  inference:42%
principles                 16  0.00641  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                 15  0.00601  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  inference:47%  onet_tasks:7%
energy                     15  0.00601  inference            inference:53%  dwas:20%  wikipedia:20%
development                12  0.00481  inference            inference:58%  onet_tasks:42%
technologies               12  0.00481  inference            inference:50%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:17%
activities                 12  0.00481  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:8%  dwas:8%
includes                   12  0.00481  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00481  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
improve                    11  0.00441  dwas                 dwas:64%  onet_dimensions:18%  onet_tasks:9%
biofuel                    11  0.00441  dwas                 dwas:64%  inference:27%  wikipedia:9%
efficiency                 10  0.00401  dwas                 dwas:70%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:10%
design                     10  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:10%
problems                   10  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                 10  0.00401  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
products                    9  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:11%  dwas:11%
applications                9  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:44%  onet_tasks:11%
problem                     9  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
monitoring                  9  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
procedures                  9  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
technology                  9  0.00361  inference            inference:56%  onet_dimensions:44%
resources                   9  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                       9  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00361  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
engineering                 8  0.00321  inference            inference:62%  onet_dimensions:25%  onet_tasks:12%
rules                       8  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                     8  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
providing                   8  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
operations                  8  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:25%
needed                      8  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%