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Industrial Ecologists

Apply principles and processes of natural ecosystems to develop models for efficient industrial systems. Use knowledge from the physical and social sciences to maximize effective use of natural resources in the production and use of goods and services. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.

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38 tasks30 core, 8 supplemental
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Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
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19-2041.03SOC 2018: 19-2041

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30 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.Core taskTask 19972Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.Core taskTask 16888Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unintended negative consequences.Core taskTask 19965Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  4. Task 4. Conduct environmental sustainability assessments, using material flow analysis (MFA) or substance flow analysis (SFA) techniques.Core taskTask 19968Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste-management practices.Core taskTask 19974Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Review research literature to maintain knowledge on topics related to industrial ecology, such as physical science, technology, economy, and public policy.Core taskTask 19982Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Redesign linear, or open-loop, systems into cyclical, or closed-loop, systems so that waste products become inputs for new processes, modeling natural ecosystems.Core taskTask 19980Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.Core taskTask 19978Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Examine local, regional, or global use and flow of materials or energy in industrial production processes.Core taskTask 19970Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Monitor the environmental impact of development activities, pollution, or land degradation.Core taskTask 16886Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Build and maintain databases of information about energy alternatives, pollutants, natural environments, industrial processes, and other information related to ecological change.Core taskTask 16894Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Perform analyses to determine how human behavior can affect, and be affected by, changes in the environment.Core taskTask 19975Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Recommend methods to protect the environment or minimize environmental damage from industrial production practices.Core taskTask 19963Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Translate the theories of industrial ecology into eco-industrial practices.Core taskTask 19983Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Develop alternative energy investment scenarios to compare economic and environmental costs and benefits.Core taskTask 19964Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Carry out environmental assessments in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, or laws.Core taskTask 16893Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Examine societal issues and their relationship with both technical systems and the environment.Core taskTask 19971Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Plan or conduct field research on topics such as industrial production, industrial ecology, population ecology, and environmental production or sustainability.Core taskTask 16885Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Create complex and dynamic mathematical models of population, community, or ecological systems.Core taskTask 16891Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  20. Task 20. Evaluate the effectiveness of industrial ecology programs, using statistical analysis and applications.Core taskTask 19969Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  21. Task 21. Forecast future status or condition of ecosystems, based on changing industrial practices or environmental conditions.Core taskTask 16895Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  22. Task 22. Review industrial practices, such as the methods and materials used in construction or production, to identify potential liabilities and environmental hazards.Core taskTask 16881Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  23. Task 23. Apply new or existing research about natural ecosystems to understand economic and industrial systems in the context of the environment.Core taskTask 19966Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  24. Task 24. Prepare plans to manage renewable resources.Core taskTask 19977Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  25. Task 25. Identify or compare the component parts or relationships between the parts of industrial, social, and natural systems.Core taskTask 19973Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  26. Task 26. Plan or conduct studies of the ecological implications of historic or projected changes in industrial processes or development.Core taskTask 16884Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  27. Task 27. Research sources of pollution to determine environmental impact or to develop methods of pollution abatement or control.Core taskTask 16882Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  28. Task 28. Perform environmentally extended input-output (EE I-O) analyses.Core taskTask 19976Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  29. Task 29. Promote use of environmental management systems (EMS) to reduce waste or to improve environmentally sound use of natural resources.Core taskTask 19979Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  30. Task 30. Investigate the impact of changed land management or land use practices on ecosystems.Core taskTask 16889Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  31. Task 31. Develop or test protocols to monitor ecosystem components and ecological processes.Supplemental taskTask 16890Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  32. Task 32. Research environmental effects of land and water use to determine methods of improving environmental conditions or increasing outputs, such as crop yields.Supplemental taskTask 19981Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  33. Task 33. Provide industrial managers with technical materials on environmental issues, regulatory guidelines, or compliance actions.Supplemental taskTask 16883Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  34. Task 34. Conduct applied research on the effects of industrial processes on the protection, restoration, inventory, monitoring, or reintroduction of species to the natural environment.Supplemental taskTask 16896Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  35. Task 35. Conduct scientific protection, mitigation, or restoration projects to prevent resource damage, maintain the integrity of critical habitats, and minimize the impact of human activities.Supplemental taskTask 16892Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  36. Task 36. Investigate accidents affecting the environment to assess ecological impact.Supplemental taskTask 16879Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  37. Task 37. Conduct analyses to determine the maximum amount of work that can be accomplished for a given amount of energy in a system, such as industrial production systems and waste treatment systems.Supplemental taskTask 19967Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021
  38. Task 38. Investigate the adaptability of various animal and plant species to changed environmental conditions.Supplemental taskTask 16880Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2021

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