O*NET-SOC 19-3011.01 · US REFERENCE
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.
Skill importance below is an O*NET US occupational rating, not a global or individual benchmark. No score here is a job-loss probability or a prediction.
Examples of work in this occupation
- Write technical documents or academic articles to communicate study results or economic forecasts.
- Conduct research on economic and environmental topics, such as alternative fuel use, public and private land use, soil conservation, air and water pollution control, and endangered species protection.
O*NET task statements describe US work; do not perform regulated or hazardous tasks without appropriate training and authorization.
Skills to examine first
Writing
US occupation importance: 4.12/5 · rating last updated 2020-08-01
Draft a one-page explanation of a fictional decision for a non-specialist; ask for clarity feedback.
Reading Comprehension
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2020-08-01
Summarise a public, role-relevant document in five points; verify each point against the source.
Active Listening
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2020-08-01
Ask a peer to explain a fictional work problem; paraphrase it and check what you missed.
Mathematics
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2020-08-01
Check a public numerical example, including units and assumptions; explain the result.
Critical Thinking
US occupation importance: 4.00/5 · rating last updated 2020-08-01
Compare two approaches to a fictional task and document one counterargument for each.
Active Learning
US occupation importance: 3.88/5 · rating last updated 2020-08-01
Try one new method on a safe example and record what worked, failed and should change.
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Related work to compare
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Your next seven days
- Choose one skill above and a fictional or non-confidential work example.
- Practise for 20 minutes on three days; keep one small output.
- Ask a qualified peer for feedback against clear criteria.
- Reassess the same career and record what changed.
Source and limits
Occupation definition, task examples, skill importance and related-occupation links come from the US O*NET 31.0 Database. RolePaths selected the top six skills by importance and authored the practice prompts. Career fit, local salaries, automation timing and licensing have not been verified.