Environmental Economists
Conduct economic analysis related to environmental protection and use of the natural environment, such as water, air, land, and renewable energy resources. Evaluate and quantify benefits, costs, incentives, and impacts of alternative options using economic principles and statistical techniques.
Sample of reported job titles:
Economist, Environmental Economist, Natural Resource Economist, Research Economist, Resource Economist
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate economic and environmental study results, to present policy recommendations, or to raise awareness of environmental consequences.
- Monitor or analyze market and environmental trends.
- Interpret indicators to ascertain the overall health of an environment.
- Identify and recommend environmentally friendly business practices.
- Demonstrate or promote the economic benefits of sound environmental regulations.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software:Aptech Systems GAUSS,Camfit Data Limited Microfit,Econometric Software LIMDEP,Estima Regression Analysis of Time Series RATS,General algebraic modeling system GAMS,Global Insight AREMOS,IBM SPSS Statistics,Insightful S-PLUS,Minitab,Quantitative Micro Software EViews,SAS statistical software,StataCorp Stata,The MathWorks MATLAB,Wolfram Research Mathematica
- Business intelligence and data analysis software:Tableau
- Data base user interface and query software:Microsoft Access,Microsoft SQL Server,MySQL,Structure query language SQL
- Development environment software:C,Formula translation/translator FORTRAN,Microsoft Visual Basic,Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBA,Microsoft Visual Studio
- Electronic mail software:Microsoft Outlook
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Analyzing Data or Information:Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Getting Information:Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Working with Computers:Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Processing Information:Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Detailed Work Activities
- Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
- Analyze market conditions or trends.
- Appraise environmental impact of regulations or policies.
- Collect environmental data or samples.
- Communicate results of environmental research.
Work Context
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled:89% responded"Every day"
- Electronic Mail:85% responded"Every day"
- Freedom to Make Decisions:81% responded"A lot of freedom"
- Structured versus Unstructured Work:81% responded"A lot of freedom"
- Face-to-Face Discussions:73% responded"Once a week or more but not every day"
Worker Requirements
Skills
- Writing:Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Active Listening:Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Critical Thinking:Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Mathematics:Using mathematics to solve problems.
- Reading Comprehension:Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Knowledge
- Mathematics:Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Economics and Accounting:Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
- English Language:Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Computers and Electronics:Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Education and Training:Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation? Respondents said:
- 44%Doctoral Degree
- 41%Master's Degree
- 11%Bachelor's Degree
Worker Characteristics
Abilities
- Written Comprehension:The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Mathematical Reasoning:The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Oral Comprehension:The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Written Expression:The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Interests
- Investigative:Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Enterprising:Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
- Conventional:Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Values
- Achievement:Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Independence:Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Working Conditions:Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Work Styles
- Analytical Thinking:Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Achievement/Effort:Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Attention to Detail:Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Independence:Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Integrity:Job requires being honest and ethical.
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