Industrial Ecologists

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Industrial Ecologists

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Apply concepts and processes of natural ecosystems to design models for efficient industrial systems. Make the best use possible of natural resources by applying what you've learned in the physical and social sciences.

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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.

Leadership	HIGH
Critical decision making	LOW
Level of responsibilities	LOW
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines	LOW
Dealing and handling conflict	LOW

Competition for this position	HIGH
Communication with others	HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.	HIGH
Comfort of the work setting	HIGH
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions	LOW
Exposure to job hazards	LOW
Physical demands	LOW

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Characteristics

Critical decision making

Leadership

Level of responsibilities

Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines

Competition for this position

Communication with others

Work closely with team members, clients etc.

Comfort of the work setting

Exposure to extreme environmental conditions

Exposure to job hazards

Physical demands

Dealing and handling conflicts

Activities

Analyzing Data or Information

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Getting Information

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Interacting With Computers

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Processing Information

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Areas of Study

Administration and Management

Chemistry

Education and Training

Engineering and Technology

English Language

Law and Government

Mathematics

Production and Processing

Degrees

Colleges

Top Skills

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Judgment and Decision Making

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Systems Analysis

Writing