CAREER
Environmental Restoration Planners
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$73,230
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+7.8% (as fast as the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
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What Environmental Restoration Planners Do
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.
Other Job Titles Environmental Restoration Planners May Have
Coastal and Estuary Specialist, Fisheries Habitat Restoration Specialist, Habitat Restoration Specialist, Marine Habitat Resources Specialist, Restoration Ecologist, Restoration Specialist, Watershed Coordinator
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.
- Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.
- Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies.
- 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.
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