O*NET-SOC 19-2041.03

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.1208/2021
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2021
Writing2.A.1.c4.008/2021
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.8808/2021
Complex Problem Solving2.B.2.i3.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.44.1208/2021
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.54.1208/2021
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.008/2021
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.8808/2021
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2021
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.7508/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Identify environmental impacts caused by products, systems, or projects.Core2208/2021
Identify or develop strategies or methods to minimize the environmental impact of industrial production processes.Core2308/2021
Analyze changes designed to improve the environmental performance of complex systems and avoid unintended negative consequences.Core2208/2021
Conduct environmental sustainability assessments, using material flow analysis (MFA) or substance flow analysis (SFA) techniques.Core2308/2021
Identify sustainable alternatives to industrial or waste-management practices.Core2208/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative7.011/2023
Realistic4.6211/2023
Conventional3.9811/2023
Enterprising3.0411/2023
Artistic2.1411/2023
Social1.9511/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.