[Core] [93% incumbents] Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.
  DWAs: Provide technical information or assistance to public.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.
  DWAs: Compile environmental or climatological data.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.
  DWAs: Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.
  DWAs: Advise others about environmental management or conservation.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.
  DWAs: Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Research sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories or methods of pollution abatement or control.
  DWAs: Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.

[Core] [93% incumbents] Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.
  DWAs: Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
  DWAs: Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment.
  DWAs: Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Develop the technical portions of legal documents, administrative orders, or consent decrees.
  DWAs: Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Conduct applied research on environmental topics, such as waste control or treatment or pollution abatement methods.
  DWAs: Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Develop programs designed to obtain the most productive, non-damaging use of land.
  DWAs: Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
  DWAs: Develop theories or models of physical phenomena.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Develop methods to minimize the impact of production processes on the environment, based on the study and assessment of industrial production, environmental legislation, and physical, biological, and social environments.
  DWAs: Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.
  DWAs: Monitor environmental impacts of production or development activities. | Advise others about environmental management or conservation.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Process and review environmental permits, licenses, or related materials.
  DWAs: Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, or codes of practice for environmental management.
  DWAs: Advise others on matters of public policy.

[Core] [92% incumbents] Supervise or train students, environmental technologists, technicians, or other related staff.
  DWAs: Supervise trainees. | Supervise scientific or technical personnel.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Evaluate violations or problems discovered during inspections to determine appropriate regulatory actions or to provide advice on the development and prosecution of regulatory cases.
  DWAs: Assess compliance with environmental laws.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Design or direct studies to obtain technical environmental information about planned projects.
  DWAs: Plan environmental research. | Direct technical activities or operations.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.
  DWAs: Plan environmental research.

[Core] [91% incumbents] Conduct environmental audits or inspections or investigations of violations.
  DWAs: Assess compliance with environmental laws.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Science (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:3.25 lvl:4.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.51 lvl:4.34) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Biology (imp:3.86 lvl:4.24) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.68 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Law and Government (imp:3.52 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.43 lvl:4.20) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.30 lvl:3.50) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Chemistry (imp:3.21 lvl:3.18) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Administrative (imp:3.10 lvl:4.26) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Mathematics (imp:3.09 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:3.07 lvl:3.49) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Administration and Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Geography (imp:2.90 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Physics (imp:2.64 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.62 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Communications and Media (imp:2.52 lvl:2.47) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Transportation (imp:2.47 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Telecommunications (imp:2.31 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Mechanical (imp:2.26 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:2.07) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Design (imp:2.03 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.84 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.81 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Building and Construction (imp:1.72 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  History and Archeology (imp:1.59 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.58 lvl:1.61) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Psychology (imp:1.40 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.31 lvl:0.50) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:1.23 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.16) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.02) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.12 lvl:5.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Number Facility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  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:1.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Night Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Response Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  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 ---
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.64 lvl:5.37) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Getting Information (imp:4.56 lvl:5.51) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Working with Computers (imp:4.42 lvl:4.19) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.41 lvl:5.59) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.41 lvl:5.61) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.35 lvl:5.34) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.26 lvl:4.89) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.26 lvl:5.57) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.16 lvl:4.96) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.13 lvl:5.30) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Processing Information (imp:4.06 lvl:5.58) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.01 lvl:5.36) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.99 lvl:4.64) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.97 lvl:4.49) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.77 lvl:5.35) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.61 lvl:4.55) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.57 lvl:3.83) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.52 lvl:4.89) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.46 lvl:3.68) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.14 lvl:4.56) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.13 lvl:3.52) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.06 lvl:3.37) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.05 lvl:3.82) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.05 lvl:4.19) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.04 lvl:3.77) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.02 lvl:3.91) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.84 lvl:3.92) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.79 lvl:3.60) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.76 lvl:3.35) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.67 lvl:3.39) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.61 lvl:3.41) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.42 lvl:1.83) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.21 lvl:2.31) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.11 lvl:3.35) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.09 lvl:2.17) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.02 lvl:2.12) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:1.87 lvl:1.66) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.75 lvl:1.36) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.69 lvl:1.50) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.66 lvl:1.28) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.64 lvl:2.45) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:3.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.67) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.41) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cautiousness (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Innovation (imp:2.03) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:1.94) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Cooperation (imp:1.74) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Initiative (imp:1.59) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.44) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:1.38) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.34) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.34) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:1.33) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.32) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Empathy (imp:0.82) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:0.59) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Humility (imp:0.58) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.62) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:3.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Programming (imp:2.00 lvl:2.38) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — 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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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Environmental science (similarity: 0.5063)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_science
  QID: Q188847
  Extract: Environmental science is an academic field that integrates the physical, biological, and mathematical sciences to study the environment and solve environmental problems. It uses an integrated, quantitative, and interdisciplinary approach to analyze environmental systems and emerged from the fields o

  Title: Environmental health officer (similarity: 0.4651)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_health_officer
  QID: Q4115780
  Extract: An environmental health officer is a person responsible for carrying out measures to protect public health, which includes the administration and enforcement of legislation related to environmental health and safety hazards.

  Title: Health professional (similarity: 0.1558)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_professional
  QID: Q11974939
  Extract: A health professional, healthcare professional (HCP), or healthcare worker is a provider of health care treatment and advice based on formal training and experience. The field includes those who work as a nurse, physician, perfusionist, physician assistant, registered dietitian, emergency medical te

  Title: Environmental flow (similarity: 0.3947)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environmental_flow
  QID: Q2259545
  Extract: Environmental flows describe the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater and estuarine ecosystems and the human livelihoods and well being that depend on these ecosystems. In the Indian context river flows required for cultural and spiritual needs assumes signific

  Title: United States Environmental Protection Agency (similarity: 0.3689)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Environmental_Protection_Agency
  QID: Q460173
  Extract: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an independent agency of the United States government tasked with environmental protection matters. President Richard Nixon proposed the establishment of EPA on July 9, 1970; it began operation on December 2, 1970, after Nixon signed an executive order. T

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed work activities, comprehensive wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025, and clear related occupation mappings. High confidence supported by specific task descriptions and skill requirements.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T15:40:25.278482+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,518
tokens_output        : 4,402
cost_usd             : $0.048522
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, but Environmental science article provides relevant context about the academic field that integrates physical, biological, and mathematical sciences to study environmental problems. Environmental health officer article offers additional perspective on public health protection responsibilities.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Environmental Scientists and Specialists investigate and address environmental pollution and public health hazards through scientific research and data analysis. They collect and analyze environmental data, evaluate compliance with regulations, and communicate findings to government agencies, organizations, and the public. These professionals serve as critical guardians of environmental and public health, translating complex scientific information into actionable recommendations for policy and remediation efforts.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Environmental scientists spend significant time collecting and analyzing environmental data such as pollution measurements and atmospheric conditions, often using specialized software like ESRI ArcGIS and statistical tools. They evaluate information to determine compliance with environmental standards and regulations, frequently working with computers to process complex datasets. Much of their day involves communicating scientific findings through oral briefings, written reports, and technical documentation to government agencies, environmental programs, and public audiences. They also monitor environmental impacts of development activities, investigate pollution sources, and develop technical portions of legal documents and administrative orders. The role requires extensive coordination with supervisors, peers, and external organizations to provide scientific guidance and oversight on environmental matters.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this field possess strong investigative personalities combined with high attention to detail and intellectual curiosity. They demonstrate exceptional reading comprehension and written communication abilities, as the role demands synthesizing complex scientific information and presenting it clearly to diverse audiences. Successful environmental scientists exhibit strong problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning skills, allowing them to identify environmental hazards and develop systematic approaches to address them. They must be highly dependable and demonstrate integrity, as their work directly impacts public health and environmental protection decisions. Those who thrive also possess patience for meticulous data analysis and the ability to work independently while maintaining strong coordination skills for collaborative projects.

CAREER ENTRY:
The majority of environmental scientists enter the field with a bachelor's degree (47.5%), typically in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or related fields, though some positions accept high school credentials with relevant experience (21.3%). Entry-level positions often begin as environmental technicians or research assistants, where individuals gain hands-on experience with data collection, laboratory procedures, and environmental monitoring techniques. Many employers prefer candidates with internship experience or coursework in environmental regulations, as knowledge of law and government is crucial for compliance evaluation tasks. Advanced positions increasingly require master's degrees (13.8%) and specialized expertise in areas like environmental modeling or regulatory affairs.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Environmental scientists can advance to senior specialist roles, project management positions, or transition into environmental consulting leadership roles with 5-10 years of experience. Many professionals move into related specializations such as Environmental Engineers, Conservation Scientists, or Climate Change Policy Analysts, leveraging their analytical and regulatory knowledge. The diverse skill set in data analysis, compliance evaluation, and technical communication also opens pathways to Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists, Environmental Compliance Inspectors, or senior positions in government environmental agencies. Some professionals pursue advanced degrees to transition into research-focused roles or academic positions in environmental science programs.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Environmental scientists enjoy strong employment prospects with 89,250 currently employed and a median annual wage of $82,220 according to BLS OEWS May 2025. The salary range spans from $52,520 to $140,010, with significant geographic variation as demonstrated by the District of Columbia's $132,620 median versus Puerto Rico's $53,030. Government employment dominates the sector with 42,200 positions in federal, state, and local agencies, followed by 34,500 in professional services consulting firms. Geographic dispersion shows a 2.50x wage ratio between highest and lowest-paying regions, indicating strong regional demand variations. The field benefits from increasing environmental regulations and growing corporate sustainability initiatives, driving demand in both public and private sectors.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Environmental scientists face moderate automation risk as their core activities of evaluating compliance, analyzing complex environmental data, and communicating scientific findings require human judgment and interpretation. While data collection and basic analysis may become more automated through advanced sensors and AI tools, the critical thinking required to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental impacts remains distinctly human. The profession's emphasis on oral and written communication with diverse stakeholders, problem sensitivity for identifying environmental hazards, and the need for regulatory compliance evaluation will likely preserve demand for human expertise in this field.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Environmental Engineers (17-2081.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share critical thinking, science knowledge, and environmental compliance evaluation activities with similar importance levels.
    data: Critical Thinking importance 3.9
    data: Science knowledge importance 4.0
    data: Evaluating compliance work activity importance 4.6
  [career_pathway] Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (19-4042.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Technician role serves as common entry point before advancing to scientist positions, sharing environmental data collection and monitoring activities.
    data: Similar environmental data collection tasks
    data: Job Zone 4 vs lower preparation
    data: Bachelor's degree progression pathway
  [task_similarity] Environmental Compliance Inspectors (13-1041.01) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles focus heavily on evaluating compliance with environmental standards and communicating findings to organizations.
    data: Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance importance 4.6
    data: Law and Government knowledge importance 3.5
    data: Communicating with People Outside Organization importance 4.4
  [knowledge_overlap] Conservation Scientists (19-1031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities with similar environmental focus areas.
    data: Biology knowledge importance 3.9
    data: Science skill importance 4.0
    data: Research activities in environmental impact
  [riasec_cluster] Climate Change Policy Analysts (19-2041.01) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit strong Investigative personality type focus on environmental research and policy development.
    data: RIASEC Investigative primary type
    data: Environmental research activities
    data: Policy and regulatory knowledge requirements
  [transferable_skill] Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3025.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Complex problem solving and coordination skills transfer between roles focused on environmental solutions.
    data: Complex Problem Solving transferable skill importance 4.0
    data: Environmental monitoring activities
    data: Technical documentation requirements

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['environmental scientist', 'environmental specialist', 'pollution researcher', 'environmental analyst', 'environmental consultant', 'environmental health specialist', 'environmental protection specialist', 'ecological modeler']
  exclude_keywords : ['environmental engineer', 'environmental technician', 'conservation scientist', 'climate analyst', 'compliance inspector']
  title_patterns   : ['Environmental Scientist', 'Environmental Specialist', 'Environmental Analyst', 'Environmental Consultant', 'Environmental Health Specialist']
  common_variations: ['environmental science specialist', 'environmental research scientist', 'pollution control specialist', 'environmental assessment specialist', 'environmental monitoring specialist', 'environmental compliance specialist', 'environmental health and safety specialist', 'environmental data analyst']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['environmental', 'tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'activities', 'public', 'control', 'principles', 'technical', 'research', 'human', 'health', 'includes', 'production', 'management', 'problems', 'objects', 'scientific', 'standards', 'development']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
environmental              73  0.02472  inference            inference:47%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:18%
tendency                   42  0.01422  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01388  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:7%
equipment                  23  0.00779  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
activities                 20  0.00677  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  dwas:30%  inference:15%
public                     18  0.00609  inference            inference:39%  onet_dimensions:22%  onet_tasks:17%
control                    16  0.00542  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:19%  wikipedia:6%
principles                 16  0.00542  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technical                  15  0.00508  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  dwas:27%  onet_dimensions:20%
research                   15  0.00508  dwas                 dwas:47%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:20%
human                      15  0.00508  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  inference:27%  wikipedia:20%
health                     15  0.00508  wikipedia            wikipedia:60%  inference:33%  onet_dimensions:7%
includes                   14  0.00474  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:14%
production                 12  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:17%  dwas:17%
management                 12  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:8%
problems                   12  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:8%  wikipedia:8%
objects                    12  0.00406  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
scientific                 11  0.00373  inference            inference:55%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:9%
standards                  11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
development                11  0.00373  dwas                 dwas:55%  onet_tasks:27%  wikipedia:9%
physical                   11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  wikipedia:18%  onet_tasks:9%
materials                  11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
techniques                 11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
written                    10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:10%
monitoring                 10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
resources                  10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
compliance                 10  0.00339  inference            inference:70%  dwas:20%  onet_dimensions:10%
actions                     9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
needs                       9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
problem                     9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
procedures                  9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
government                  9  0.00305  inference            inference:56%  onet_dimensions:33%  wikipedia:11%
quickly                     9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
identifying                 9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
pollution                   8  0.00271  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  inference:38%
regulations                 8  0.00271  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%
programs                    8  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:25%