Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.Details
19-2041
0.084435.5
Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.Details
19-2041
0.039016.4
Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems to avoid unintended negative consequences.Details
19-2041
0.01998.4
Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.Details
19-2041
0.01948.2
Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.Details
19-2041
0.01325.5
Propose new or modified policies involving use of traditional and alternative fuels, transportation of goods, and other factors relating to climate and climate change.Details
19-2041
0.01225.1
Prepare study reports, memoranda, briefs, testimonies, or other written materials to inform government or environmental groups on environmental issues such as climate change.Details
19-2041
0.00943.9
Review existing policies or legislation to identify environmental impacts.Details
19-2041
0.00893.7
Evaluate violations or problems discovered during inspections to determine appropriate regulatory actions or to provide advice on the development and prosecution of regulatory cases.Details
19-2041
0.00592.5
Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.Details
19-2041
0.00502.1
Analyze and distill climate-related research findings to inform legislators, regulatory agencies, or other stakeholders.Details
19-2041
0.00381.6
Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.Details
19-2041
0.00361.5
Process and review environmental permits, licenses, or related materials.Details
19-2041
0.00351.5
Develop, or contribute to the development of, educational or outreach programs on the environment or climate change.Details
19-2041
0.00271.1
Develop environmental management or restoration plans for sites with power transmission lines, natural gas pipelines, fuel refineries, geothermal plants, wind farms, or solar farms.Details
19-2041
0.00271.1
Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.Details
19-2041
0.00231.0
Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.Details
19-2041
0.00210.9
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
βE1 + 0.5 × E2
Plan or develop research models, using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.Details
O*NET Task ID 1534
1.0
Conduct environmental audits or inspections or investigations of violations.Details
O*NET Task ID 1514
0.5
Evaluate violations or problems discovered during inspections to determine appropriate regulatory actions or to provide advice on the development and prosecution of regulatory cases.Details
O*NET Task ID 1515
0.5
Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements.Details
O*NET Task ID 1517
0.5
Provide advice on proper standards and regulations or the development of policies, strategies, or codes of practice for environmental management.Details
O*NET Task ID 1519
0.5
Analyze data to determine validity, quality, and scientific significance and to interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.Details
O*NET Task ID 1520
0.5
Determine data collection methods to be employed in research projects or surveys.Details
O*NET Task ID 1522
0.5
Prepare charts or graphs from data samples, providing summary information on the environmental relevance of the data.Details
O*NET Task ID 1523
0.5
Develop the technical portions of legal documents, administrative orders, or consent decrees.Details
O*NET Task ID 1524
0.5
Investigate and report on accidents affecting the environment.Details
O*NET Task ID 1525
0.5
Monitor environmental impacts of development activities.Details
O*NET Task ID 1526
0.5
Develop programs designed to obtain the most productive, non-damaging use of land.Details
O*NET Task ID 1528
0.5
Research sources of pollution to determine their effects on the environment and to develop theories or methods of pollution abatement or control.Details
O*NET Task ID 1529
0.5
Monitor effects of pollution or land degradation and recommend means of prevention or control.Details
O*NET Task ID 1530
0.5
Design or direct studies to obtain technical environmental information about planned projects.Details
O*NET Task ID 1531
0.5
Develop methods to minimize the impact of production processes on the environment, based on the study and assessment of industrial production, environmental legislation, and physical, biological, and social environments.Details
O*NET Task ID 1533
0.5
Collect, synthesize, analyze, manage, and report environmental data, such as pollution emission measurements, atmospheric monitoring measurements, meteorological or mineralogical information, or soil or water samples.Details
O*NET Task ID 15218
0.5
Communicate scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.Details
O*NET Task ID 15219
0.5
Provide scientific or technical guidance, support, coordination, or oversight to governmental agencies, environmental programs, industry, or the public.Details
O*NET Task ID 15220
0.5
Process and review environmental permits, licenses, or related materials.Details
O*NET Task ID 15221
0.5
Conduct applied research on environmental topics, such as waste control or treatment or pollution abatement methods.Details
O*NET Task ID 15223
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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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
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.
water quality analystESCO 2133.12
Water quality analysts safeguard the quality of water through scientific analysis, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. They take samples of the water and perform laboratory tests, and develop purification procedures so it can serve as drinking water, for irrigation purposes, and other water supply purposes.
Pipeline environmental project managers ensure the accomplishment of environmental preservation within pipeline transport projects. They, together with a group of managers and specialists, analyse the sites and routes of pipelines in order to advice on environmental issues to be considered and addressed.
environmental programme coordinatorESCO 2133.6
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.
airport environment officerESCO 2133.1
Airport environment officers monitor environmental issues such as emissions, contamination, and wildlife activity in the premises of airports. They report environmental attractors for animals such as nearby rubbish dumps or wetland areas. They can engage in studying the environmental impact that airports are having in the surrounding communities in reference to the diverse contamination that airports produce. They implement the rules to ensure the sustainable development of the airport.
soil scientistESCO 2133.11
Soil scientists research and study the scientific discipline concerning soil. They advise on how to improve soil quality to support nature, food production or human infrastructure using surveying techniques, irrigation techniques and erosion reduction measures. They make sure to conserve and restore land suffering from intense farming or human interaction.
groundwater monitoring technicianESCO 3111.2.2
Groundwater monitoring technician monitor the environment, gathering data in the form of samples and performing tests in a laboratory or field, to investigate potential sources of pollution. They also perform maintenance tasks on the monitoring equipment.
nature conservation officerESCO 2133.9
Nature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.
ecologistESCO 2133.5
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.
aquaculture environmental analystESCO 2133.2
Aquaculture environmental analysts assess, plan and implement programmes to recognise, monitor and control environmental factors that can potentially affect the health of aquatic animals and plants.
countryside officerESCO 2133.4
Countryside officers are responsible for a range of activities that manage and maintain the natural environment and associated public access and recreation. They encourage visitors to open spaces/the countryside, promote awareness of the natural environment and protect and preserve the open space/countryside for future enjoyment.
conservation scientistESCO 2133.3
Conservation scientists manage the quality of specific forests, parks and other natural resources. They protect the wildlife habitat, biodiversity, scenic value, and other unique attributes of preserves and conservation lands. Conservation scientists perform field work.
Source:European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
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