Environmental Restoration Planners
O*NET Code: 19-2041.02
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Coastal and Estuary SpecialistConservation PlannerEnvironmental PlannerEnvironmental Planning EngineerEnvironmental Restoration PlannerFisheries Habitat Restoration SpecialistHabitat Conservation PlannerHabitat Restoration SpecialistMarine Habitat Resources SpecialistRestoration EcologistRestoration SpecialistWatershed Coordinator
⚡ Skills (20)
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Speaking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Monitoring4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
Science4/100
+ 10 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (27)
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Environmental Restoration Planners → Civil Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (86% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Science
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 3
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 4Target: 3
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