[Core] [22% incumbents] Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.
  DWAs: Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies.
  DWAs: Advise others about environmental management or conservation.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
  DWAs: Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.
  DWAs: Inspect condition of natural environments.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.
  DWAs: Analyze environmental data. | Collect environmental data or samples.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats.
  DWAs: Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | Supervise scientific or technical personnel.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software.
  DWAs: Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.
  DWAs: Communicate results of environmental research.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Apply for permits required for the implementation of environmental remediation projects.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations.
  DWAs: Assess compliance with environmental laws.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Develop natural resource management plans, using knowledge of environmental planning or state and federal environmental regulatory requirements.
  DWAs: Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations.
  DWAs: Identify sustainable business practices.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Identify short- and long-term impacts of environmental remediation activities.
  DWAs: Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Notify regulatory or permitting agencies of deviations from implemented remediation plans.
  DWAs: Communicate with government agencies.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Write grants to obtain funding for restoration projects.
  DWAs: Write grant proposals. | Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Plan or supervise environmental studies to achieve compliance with environmental regulations in construction, modification, operation, acquisition, or divestiture of facilities such as power plants.
  DWAs: Plan environmental research. | Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Review existing environmental remediation designs.
  DWAs: Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Develop and communicate recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions.
  DWAs: Advise others about land management or conservation.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects.
  DWAs: Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Conduct environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants, disease, human activities, nature, and climate change.
  DWAs: Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Create environmental models or simulations, using geographic information system (GIS) data and knowledge of particular ecosystems or ecological regions.
  DWAs: Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning, using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software.
  DWAs: Create images or other visual displays.

[Core] [22% incumbents] Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms.
  DWAs: Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.

--- SKILLS ---
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Science (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Active Learning (imp:3.50 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Biology (imp:4.73 lvl:5.36) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  English Language (imp:3.95 lvl:4.59) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Geography (imp:3.77 lvl:5.09) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Design (imp:3.73 lvl:4.55) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mathematics (imp:3.64 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:3.50 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.45 lvl:4.59) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Law and Government (imp:3.45 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.41 lvl:4.41) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.38 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Building and Construction (imp:3.05 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:2.86 lvl:3.73) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Education and Training (imp:2.76 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.68 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Physics (imp:2.68 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Communications and Media (imp:2.59 lvl:3.09) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:2.57 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.52 lvl:3.09) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  History and Archeology (imp:2.38 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.29 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.19 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.05 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Production and Processing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:1.82 lvl:1.91) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Transportation (imp:1.77 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:1.73 lvl:0.77) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Psychology (imp:1.64 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.50 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.38 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:1.23 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.23 lvl:0.45) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.14 lvl:0.18) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.05 lvl:0.14) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 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
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Visualization (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.88 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Stamina (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — 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

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.55 lvl:5.27) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.45 lvl:3.41) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.43 lvl:4.91) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.33 lvl:5.45) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.27 lvl:5.55) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.24 lvl:5.55) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.19 lvl:4.59) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.19 lvl:4.55) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.19 lvl:5.27) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.14 lvl:5.05) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.09 lvl:5.68) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.09 lvl:4.86) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.05 lvl:5.18) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.00 lvl:4.95) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.00 lvl:4.14) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.95 lvl:4.91) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.95 lvl:5.32) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.90 lvl:4.86) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Processing Information (imp:3.86 lvl:5.32) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.82 lvl:4.50) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.75 lvl:4.23) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.70 lvl:4.73) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.59 lvl:3.82) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.41 lvl:4.18) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.36 lvl:4.23) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.33 lvl:3.82) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.32 lvl:4.36) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.27 lvl:4.00) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.19 lvl:4.05) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.14 lvl:3.82) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.09 lvl:3.18) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.09 lvl:3.95) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.05 lvl:3.91) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.73 lvl:3.23) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.64 lvl:2.33) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.41 lvl:2.59) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.27 lvl:2.09) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.09 lvl:2.86) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.86 lvl:1.68) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.73 lvl:1.32) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.59 lvl:1.36) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Programming (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 89,250
  annual_median    : $82,220
  annual_pct10     : $52,520
  annual_pct25     : $64,490
  annual_pct75     : $107,970
  annual_pct90     : $140,010
  annual_mean      : $91,680
  hourly_median    : $39.53

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($132,620)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($53,030)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.501x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   42,200  median: $  83,090
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   34,500  median: $  79,880
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,900  median: $  76,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,350  median: $  74,800
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,950  median: $  76,790
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,410  median: $ 110,020
  Utilities                                emp:    1,160  median: $ 115,170
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,110  median: $ 120,930
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      600  median: $ 103,070
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      210  median: $ 122,660

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (15 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   42,200  median: $  83,090
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   34,500  median: $  79,880
  Educational Services                     emp:    2,900  median: $  76,200
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,350  median: $  74,800
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    1,950  median: $  76,790
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,410  median: $ 110,020
  Utilities                                emp:    1,160  median: $ 115,170
  Manufacturing                            emp:    1,110  median: $ 120,930
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      600  median: $ 103,070
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:      210  median: $ 122,660

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  QID: Q5157382
  Extract: CAMEO is a system of software applications used widely to plan for and respond to chemical emergencies. It is one of the tools developed by EPA’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Response and Restoration (NOAA), to assist front-li

  Title: Air Force Civil Engineer Center (similarity: 0.2769)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_Civil_Engineer_Center
  QID: Q16974000
  Extract: The Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is a 1,900-person primary subordinate unit, assigned to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center which is one of six centers aligned under Air Force Materiel Command for the United States Air

  Title: GHD Group (similarity: 0.1395)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GHD_Group
  QID: Q5513409
  Extract: GHD Group Pty Ltd, formerly Gutteridge Haskins & Davey, is a global employee-owned multinational technical professional services firm providing advisory, architecture and design, buildings, digital, energy and resources, environmental, geosciences, project management, transportation and water servic

  Title: Eric Higgs (environmental scholar) (similarity: 0.5588)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Higgs_(environmental_scholar)
  QID: Q5386727
  Extract: Eric Stowe Higgs is a Canadian ecologist. He is a professor in the School of Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria. Trained in ecology, philosophy, and environmental planning, his work concerns ecological restoration, historical ecology, intervention ecology, and the changing character

  Title: Ecological art (similarity: 0.2917)
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  QID: Q21036728
  Extract: Ecological art, or ecoart, is an art genre and artistic practice that seeks to preserve, remediate and/or vitalize the life forms, resources and ecology of Earth. Ecological art practitioners do this by applying the principles of ecosystems to living species and their habitats throughout the lithosp

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : High confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed task lists, skill requirements, and related occupations. BLS wage data provides solid market intelligence foundation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T15:42:23.719526+00:00
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wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for Environmental Restoration Planners. The closest semantic neighbor was Eric Higgs, an environmental scholar focused on restoration ecology, but this represents an individual rather than the occupation itself.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Environmental Restoration Planners design and oversee projects to restore damaged ecosystems and natural habitats. They synthesize complex scientific data into practical restoration strategies, managing project schedules, budgets, and regulatory compliance. These professionals collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including biologists, engineers, and field staff to implement evidence-based environmental remediation solutions.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Environmental Restoration Planners spend their days developing restoration project schedules and budgets using specialized planning software and biological databases. They conduct site assessments to evaluate environmental damage and restoration needs, collecting and analyzing field data to inform their strategies. Much of their time involves providing technical direction to engineers, biologists, and field crews, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations through site inspections. They prepare permit applications and documentation for restoration projects, communicate findings to stakeholders, and create detailed habitat management plans such as native tree restoration and weed control strategies. Their work requires extensive computer use for data analysis, mapping with GIS software, and preparing technical reports and presentations.

WHO THRIVES:
This role attracts individuals with strong investigative and realistic tendencies who excel at analytical thinking and problem-solving in natural environments. Successful professionals possess exceptional critical thinking abilities and can synthesize complex biological and environmental data into actionable restoration plans. They demonstrate strong communication skills for presenting findings to diverse audiences including government officials, community stakeholders, and technical teams. Those who thrive typically have deep curiosity about ecological systems, attention to detail for regulatory compliance, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while balancing scientific rigor with practical implementation constraints.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry requires a bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field, with 50% of professionals holding bachelor's degrees and 41% advancing to master's degrees. Many positions require 2-4 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, government agencies, or research institutions. Post-baccalaureate certificates in environmental restoration or related specializations provide additional pathways for career changers. Professional development often includes GIS certification, environmental permitting training, and specialized knowledge in restoration ecology techniques.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Environmental Restoration Planners typically advance to senior project management roles, specializing in complex ecosystem restoration or becoming chief sustainability officers. Many transition into related roles such as environmental engineers, hydrologists, or conservation scientists, leveraging their project management and technical expertise. Career progression often leads to consulting practice ownership, research positions in academia, or executive roles in environmental agencies. The interdisciplinary nature of the work creates pathways into policy development, environmental law, or specialized areas like brownfield redevelopment and industrial ecology.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, Environmental Restoration Planners earn a median annual salary of $82,220 with employment of 89,250 professionals nationwide, ranging from $52,520 to $140,010 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic dispersion shows significant variation with District of Columbia leading at $132,620 compared to Puerto Rico at $53,030, representing a 2.5x wage differential. The largest employment sectors are government (42,200 positions) and professional services (34,500 positions), indicating strong public sector demand. Job growth is driven by increased environmental regulations, climate change adaptation needs, and corporate sustainability initiatives, with particularly strong demand in coastal areas facing sea-level rise and regions requiring habitat restoration after industrial activity.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The profession shows moderate resilience to automation due to the complex, site-specific nature of environmental assessment and stakeholder communication requirements. While data collection and analysis tools continue advancing through GIS automation and remote sensing technologies, the core activities of making restoration decisions, managing regulatory compliance, and providing technical guidance to field teams require human judgment and interpersonal skills that are difficult to automate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (19-2041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top skills in Critical Thinking (4.0/4.1), Reading Comprehension (3.9/4.2), and Science (3.5/3.9) with similar biology knowledge requirements.
    data: Critical Thinking importance 4.0
    data: Biology knowledge importance 4.7
    data: Job Zone 5
  [knowledge_overlap] Conservation Scientists (19-1031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared emphasis on Biology knowledge (4.7 importance) and Geography knowledge (3.8 importance) with similar field assessment activities.
    data: Biology knowledge level 5.4
    data: Geography knowledge level 5.1
    data: Site assessment tasks
  [task_similarity] Environmental Engineers (17-2081.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve providing technical direction to engineering staff and developing environmental project schedules and budgets.
    data: Technical direction tasks
    data: Project management activities
    data: Environmental planning
  [riasec_cluster] Hydrologists (19-2043.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both professions emphasize Investigative (I:6.25) and Realistic (R:5.31) personality types with similar analytical and field work orientations.
    data: RIASEC I:6.25
    data: RIASEC R:5.31
    data: Field assessment work
  [career_pathway] Water Resource Specialists (11-9121.02) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Natural progression from restoration planning to water resource management given shared geographic knowledge and environmental assessment skills.
    data: Geography knowledge 5.1 level
    data: Environmental assessment tasks
    data: Regulatory compliance activities
  [transferable_skill] Range Managers (19-1031.02) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared complex problem solving skills (3.9 importance) and habitat management planning expertise.
    data: Complex Problem Solving 3.9
    data: Habitat management tasks
    data: Conservation planning

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['environmental restoration', 'habitat restoration', 'restoration planner', 'restoration ecologist', 'restoration specialist', 'conservation planner', 'watershed coordinator', 'environmental planning']
  exclude_keywords : ['urban planner', 'city planner', 'land use planner', 'transportation planner', 'economic development']
  title_patterns   : ['restoration planner', 'restoration specialist', 'environmental planner', 'conservation planner', 'habitat specialist']
  common_variations: ['environmental restoration planner', 'habitat restoration planner', 'restoration ecologist', 'restoration specialist', 'conservation planner', 'environmental planning engineer', 'watershed coordinator', 'restoration project manager']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['environmental', 'restoration', 'others', 'equipment', 'management', 'principles', 'resources', 'technical', 'activities', 'includes', 'plans', 'objects', 'compliance', 'natural', 'techniques', 'providing', 'planning', 'control', 'needs', 'remediation']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
environmental              60  0.02255  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:32%  dwas:18%
restoration                36  0.01353  inference            inference:47%  onet_tasks:28%  wikipedia:14%
others                     30  0.01127  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:7%
equipment                  23  0.00864  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
management                 20  0.00752  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:35%  wikipedia:20%  onet_tasks:15%
principles                 17  0.00639  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  wikipedia:6%
resources                  17  0.00639  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:35%  wikipedia:12%
technical                  13  0.00488  inference            inference:38%  onet_dimensions:23%  onet_tasks:15%
activities                 13  0.00488  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:8%
includes                   13  0.00488  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
plans                      12  0.00451  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:42%  onet_dimensions:17%  dwas:17%
objects                    12  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
compliance                 11  0.00413  inference            inference:36%  onet_tasks:27%  wikipedia:18%
natural                    11  0.00413  dwas                 dwas:64%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:18%
techniques                 11  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
providing                  11  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  wikipedia:18%  inference:18%
planning                   10  0.00376  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:40%  wikipedia:30%  onet_dimensions:20%
control                    10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
needs                      10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:20%
remediation                10  0.00376  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:80%  wikipedia:10%  inference:10%
ecological                 10  0.00376  wikipedia            wikipedia:70%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:10%
design                     10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  wikipedia:20%  onet_tasks:10%
services                   10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  wikipedia:30%  inference:10%
materials                  10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                 10  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  wikipedia:10%  inference:10%
conservation               10  0.00376  dwas                 dwas:90%  inference:10%
strategies                  9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:22%
software                    9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:22%  wikipedia:22%
human                       9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
problems                    9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                  9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
ideas                       9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00338  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
programs                    9  0.00338  dwas                 dwas:56%  onet_dimensions:44%
project                     8  0.00301  inference            inference:50%  wikipedia:25%  onet_tasks:12%
projects                    8  0.00301  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:38%  wikipedia:12%
monitoring                  8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00301  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%