Environmental Restoration Planners
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 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.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Very high· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.055
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.38
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Show 21 hidden tasks23 rated tasks · 22 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (95.7%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % |
|---|---|
Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms.19-2041.02 | 0.0063100.0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Notify regulatory or permitting agencies of deviations from implemented remediation plans.O*NET Task ID 16855 | 1.0 |
Write grants to obtain funding for restoration projects.O*NET Task ID 23907 | 1.0 |
Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets.O*NET Task ID 16856 | 0.5 |
Develop and communicate recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions.O*NET Task ID 16857 | 0.5 |
Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning, using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software.O*NET Task ID 16858 | 0.5 |
Apply for permits required for the implementation of environmental remediation projects.O*NET Task ID 16859 | 0.5 |
Review existing environmental remediation designs.O*NET Task ID 16860 | 0.5 |
Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies.O*NET Task ID 16862 | 0.5 |
Plan or supervise environmental studies to achieve compliance with environmental regulations in construction, modification, operation, acquisition, or divestiture of facilities such as power plants.O*NET Task ID 16863 | 0.5 |
Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations.O*NET Task ID 16864 | 0.5 |
Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software.O*NET Task ID 16865 | 0.5 |
Identify short- and long-term impacts of environmental remediation activities.O*NET Task ID 16866 | 0.5 |
Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations.O*NET Task ID 16867 | 0.5 |
Create environmental models or simulations, using geographic information system (GIS) data and knowledge of particular ecosystems or ecological regions.O*NET Task ID 16868 | 0.5 |
Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects.O*NET Task ID 16869 | 0.5 |
Conduct environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants, disease, human activities, nature, and climate change.O*NET Task ID 16870 | 0.5 |
Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals.O*NET Task ID 16871 | 0.5 |
Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs.O*NET Task ID 16872 | 0.5 |
Develop natural resource management plans, using knowledge of environmental planning or state and federal environmental regulatory requirements.O*NET Task ID 16873 | 0.5 |
Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms.O*NET Task ID 16874 | 0.5 |
Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control.O*NET Task ID 16875 | 0.5 |
Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs.O*NET Task ID 16876 | 0.5 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
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All O*NET 31.0 task statements (23)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Notify regulatory or permitting agencies of deviations from implemented remediation plans. | Core |
| Develop environmental restoration project schedules and budgets. | Core |
| Develop and communicate recommendations for landowners to maintain or restore environmental conditions. | Core |
| Create diagrams to communicate environmental remediation planning, using geographic information systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), or other mapping or diagramming software. | Core |
| Apply for permits required for the implementation of environmental remediation projects. | Core |
| Review existing environmental remediation designs. | Core |
| Supervise and provide technical guidance, training, or assistance to employees working in the field to restore habitats. | Core |
| Provide technical direction on environmental planning to energy engineers, biologists, geologists, or other professionals working to develop restoration plans or strategies. | Core |
| Plan or supervise environmental studies to achieve compliance with environmental regulations in construction, modification, operation, acquisition, or divestiture of facilities such as power plants. | Core |
| Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations. | Core |
| Plan environmental restoration projects, using biological databases, environmental strategies, and planning software. | Core |
| Identify short- and long-term impacts of environmental remediation activities. | Core |
| Identify environmental mitigation alternatives, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, laws, or regulations. | Core |
| Create environmental models or simulations, using geographic information system (GIS) data and knowledge of particular ecosystems or ecological regions. | Core |
| Conduct feasibility and cost-benefit studies for environmental remediation projects. | Core |
| Conduct environmental impact studies to examine the ecological effects of pollutants, disease, human activities, nature, and climate change. | Core |
| Communicate findings of environmental studies or proposals for environmental remediation to other restoration professionals. | Core |
| Collect and analyze data to determine environmental conditions and restoration needs. | Core |
| Develop natural resource management plans, using knowledge of environmental planning or state and federal environmental regulatory requirements. | Core |
| Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms. | Core |
| Create habitat management or restoration plans, such as native tree restoration and weed control. | Core |
| Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs. | Core |
| Write grants to obtain funding for restoration projects. | Core |
0.00/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Inspect active remediation sites to ensure compliance with environmental or safety policies, standards, or regulations. | E0 none |
| Conduct site assessments to certify a habitat or to ascertain environmental damage or restoration needs. | E0 none |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
Values for the whole SOC 19-2041 group (Environmental scientists and specialists, including health), not for this O*NET occupation alone.
- Employment, 2025
- 93K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 99K
- Change (2025–35)
- +6.1%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $82,220
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23719 | 그 외 환경공학 기술자 및 연구원 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 2133Environmental Protection Professionals
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Environmental protection professionals study and assess the effects on the environment of human activity such as air, water and noise pollution, soil contamination, climate change, toxic waste and depletion and degradation of natural resources. They develop plans and solutions to protect, conserve, restore, minimize and prevent further damage to the environment.
Tasks
- (a) conducting research, performing tests, collecting samples, performing field and laboratory analysis to identify sources of environmental problems and recommending ways to prevent, control and remediate the impact of environmental problems;
- (b) assessing the likely impact that potential or proposed activities, projects and developments may have on the environment, and recommending whether such developments should proceed;
- (c) developing and coordinating the implementation of environmental management systems to enable organizations to identify, monitor and control the impact of their activities, products and services on the environment;
- (d) conducting audits to evaluate environmental impact of existing activities, processes, wastes, noises and substances;
- (e) assessing an organization's compliance with government and internal environmental regulations and guidelines, identifying violations and determining appropriate remedial action;
- (f) providing technical advice and support services to organizations on how best to deal with environmental problems in order to reduce environmental damage and minimize financial loss;
- (g) developing conservation plans.
Example occupations
Air pollution analyst · Conservation officer · Conservation scientist · Ecologist · Environmental adviser · Environmental auditor · Environmental consultant · Environmental research scientist · Environmental scientist · Park ranger · Water quality analyst
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- environmental programme coordinatorESCO 2133.6This occupation is narrower
Environmental programme coordinators develop programmes for the improvement of environmental sustainability and efficiency within a organisation or institution. They inspect sites in order to monitor an organisation's or institution's compliance with environmental legislation. They also ensure education for the public on environmental concerns.
- ecologistESCO 2133.5Overlapping, not the same
Ecologists carry out assessments of the health and distribution of organisms, namely people, plants, and animals, and the relationship between organisms and their environment. Ecologists usually have a specialisation area, e.g. freshwater, marine, terrestrial, fauna, and flora about which they conduct research and perform relating tasks.
- environmental engineerESCO 2143.1Overlapping, not the same
Environmental engineers integrate environmental and sustainable measures in the development of projects of various natures. They seek to preserve natural resources and natural sites. They work together with engineers from other fields to envision all the implications that projects might have in order to design ways to conserve natural reserves, prevent pollution, and deploy sanitary measures.
- environmental expertESCO 2143.2Overlapping, not the same
Environmental experts search for technological solutions to tackle environmental problems. They detect and analyse environmental issues and develop new technological production processes to counter these problematic issues. They research the effect of their technological innovations and present their findings in scientific reports.
- environmental scientistESCO 2133.7Overlapping, not the same
Environmental scientists identify problems and find solutions in order to minimize environmental hazards by performing analysis on samples such as air, water or soil. They advise on or develop environmental policies and aim to improve water supplies preservation and manage waste disposal sites. Environmental scientists perform environmental risk assessments and analyse the environmental impact of new solutions, construction sites or environmental changes ensuring the environmental regulations are followed.
- environmental technicianESCO 3111.2Overlapping, not the same
Environmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or other materials and perform tests to analyse the pollution level and identify its source.
- natural resources consultantESCO 2133.8Overlapping, not the same
Natural resources consultant provide advice on the protection and management of natural resources, namely fauna, flora, soil and water to companies and governments which exploit these resources. They strive to guide companies on an appropriate policy for exploiting natural resources in industrial contexts, raise awareness on health issues, and ensure the conservation of ecosystems for sustainable interventions in natural habitats.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| A1218 | Conducteur / Conductrice de travaux de milieux naturels | Overlapping, not the same |
| A1319 | Ingénieur / Ingénieure écologue | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
| A1325 | Chargé / Chargée de projet Biodiversité | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
| A1306 | Chargé / Chargée d'étude naturaliste | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2426 | Profesionales de la protección ambiental | This occupation is narrower |
| 2437 | Ingenieros ambientales | Related, not a match |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
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Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 11724 | Berufe in der Natur- und Landschaftspflege - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | This occupation is narrower |
| 41234 | Berufe in der Biologie (Ökologie) - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 051 | 自然科学系研究者 | Related, not a match |
| 061 | 農林水産技術者 | Related, not a match |
| 119 | その他の技術者 | Related, not a match |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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