Environmental Restoration Planners

19-2041.02

Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks

• Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.
• Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies.
• Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
• Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.
• Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.
• Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats.
• Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software.
• Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.
• Apply for permits required for the implementation of environmental remediation projects.
• Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations.
• Develop natural resource management plans, using knowledge of environmental planning or state and federal environmental regulatory requirements.
• Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations.
• Identify short- and long-term impacts of environmental remediation activities.
• Notify regulatory or permitting agencies of deviations from implemented remediation plans.
• Write grants to obtain funding for restoration projects.
• Plan or supervise environmental studies to achieve compliance with environmental regulations in construction, modification, operation, acquisition, or divestiture of facilities such as power plants.
• Review existing environmental remediation designs.
• Develop and communicate recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions.
• Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects.
• Conduct environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants, disease, human activities, nature, and climate change.
• Create environmental models or simulations, using geographic information system (GIS) data and knowledge of particular ecosystems or ecological regions.
• Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning, using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software.
• Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms.

Technology Skills

• Analytical or scientific software - HEC-RAS; IWR-PLAN
• Cloud-based data access and sharing software - Microsoft SharePoint 🔥
• Computer aided design CAD software - Autodesk AutoCAD 🔥; Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 🔥
• Customer relationship management CRM software - Microsoft Dynamics CRM
• Data base user interface and query software - Microsoft Access 🔥
• Desktop publishing software - Adobe InDesign 🔥
• Document management software - Adobe Acrobat 🔥
• Electronic mail software - Email software; Microsoft Outlook
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software - Microsoft Dynamics 🔥
• Geographic information system - ESRI ArcGIS software ; ESRI ArcMap; Geographic information system GIS software; Geographic information system GIS systems
• Graphics or photo imaging software - Adobe Creative Cloud software 🔥; Adobe Illustrator 🔥; Adobe Photoshop 🔥
• Internet browser software - Web browser software
• Mobile location based services software - Global positioning system GPS software
• Office suite software - Microsoft Office software
• Presentation software - Microsoft PowerPoint
• Project management software - Microsoft Project 🔥
• Spreadsheet software - Microsoft Excel
• Word processing software - Microsoft Word ; Word processing software

Occupational Requirements

Work Activities

• Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
• Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment - Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
• Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
• Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment - Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
• Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
• Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Providing Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
• Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
• Staffing Organizational Units - Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
• Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Detailed Work Activities

• Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
• Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
• Inspect condition of natural environments.
• Analyze environmental data.
• Collect environmental data or samples.
• Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
• Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
• Communicate results of environmental research.
• Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.
• Assess compliance with environmental laws.
• Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
• Identify sustainable business practices.
• Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
• Communicate with government agencies.
• Write grant proposals.
• Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.
• Plan environmental research.
• Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
• Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.
• Advise others about land management or conservation.
• Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
• Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions.
• Create images or other visual displays.