Environmental Restoration Planners
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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Salary Information
Environmental Restoration Planners: $80,060 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Communicate with government agencies. | Communication |
| Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs. | General |
| Prepare documentation for permits or licenses. | General |
| Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | General |
| Identify sustainable business practices. | General |
| Collect environmental data or samples. | General |
| Inspect condition of natural environments. | General |
| Write grant proposals. | General |
| Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding. | General |
| Advise others about land management or conservation. | Management |
| Supervise scientific or technical personnel. | Management |
| Advise others about environmental management or conservation. | Management |
| Direct natural resources management or conservation programs. | Management |
| Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources. | Management |
| Create images or other visual displays. | Development |
| Develop mathematical models of environmental conditions. | Development |
| Review environmental permits, plans, or reports. | Maintenance |
| Plan environmental research. | Analysis |
| Assess compliance with environmental laws. | Analysis |
| Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives. | Analysis |
| Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities. | Analysis |
| Communicate results of environmental research. | Analysis |
| Analyze environmental data. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Adobe Creative Cloud software | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe Illustrator | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Adobe InDesign | Desktop publishing software |
| Adobe Photoshop | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Dynamics | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| HEC-RAS | Analytical or scientific software |
| IWR-PLAN | Analytical or scientific software |
| Microsoft Dynamics CRM | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcMap | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Environmental Professional | Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Environmental Professional in Training | Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Restorer | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |
| Water Loss Specialist | Restoration Industry Association | Not Available |