Environmental Restoration Planners

Coastal and Estuary Specialist
Fisheries Habitat Restoration Specialist
Habitat Restoration Specialist
Marine Habitat Resources Specialist
Restoration Ecologist
Restoration Specialist
Watershed Coordinator

What is an Environmental Restoration Planner?

Environmental Restoration Planners are professionals dedicated to the sustainable restoration and management of environments that have been degraded by human activities, natural disasters, or environmental contamination. Their work involves assessing damaged ecosystems, developing effective restoration plans, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement strategies aimed at reviving habitats and promoting biodiversity. They utilize a blend of scientific knowledge, ecological principles, and regulatory frameworks to evaluate environmental conditions, identify restoration goals, and monitor the success of their initiatives. Environmental Restoration Planners often engage with local communities, government agencies, and non-profit organizations to ensure that restoration projects align with ecological integrity and community values, advocating for practices that protect and rejuvenate natural resources for future generations. Additionally, they keep abreast of evolving environmental laws, technological advances, and best practices in restoration ecology to continually improve project outcomes and contribute to a healthier planet.

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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.

Technology Skills

Tools Used

Knowledge

  • Biology

    Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Geography

    Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

  • Design

    Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Skills

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Complex Problem Solving

    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

  • Judgment and Decision Making

    Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Abilities

  • Inductive Reasoning

    The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

  • Oral Comprehension

    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

  • Oral Expression

    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

  • Written Comprehension

    The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

  • Written Expression

    The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?

  • Bachelor's degree
    50 %
  • Master's degree
    41 %
  • Post-baccalaureate certificate
    9 %

    Awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master

Work Activities

  • Getting Information

    Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

    Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

  • Working with Computers

    Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems

    Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

    Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

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.

Work Interests

  • Investigative

    Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

  • Realistic

    Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

  • Conventional

    Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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Projected salary and job growth

$48580.0 - $133660.0

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