Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
nature conservation officer
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
educate people about nature
biology
conduct research on flora
protect wilderness areas
monitor nature conservation
manage staff
implement biodiversity action plans
advise on nature conservation
assess environmental impact
keep task records
fire prevention procedures
analyse environmental data
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
promote sustainability
environmental legislation
ecology
conduct research on fauna
respond to enquiries
report on environmental issues
promote sustainable management
Optional & specialised skills
monitor wildlife
fish biology
estimate duration of work
support volunteers
molecular biology
brief volunteers
animal biology
manage volunteers
conduct educational activities
analyse ecological data
write work-related reports
advise on soil and water protection
ensure the safety of endangered species and protected areas
conserve natural resources
ecological principles
wildlife
forest ecology
coordinate educational programmes
natural areas maintenance
investigate pollution
applied zoology
conduct environmental surveys
business management principles
botany
educate public on fire safety
manage contracts
animal welfare legislation
work within communities
aquatic ecology
work in outdoor conditions
wildlife projects
Other matches: environmental education officer · forest ranger · energy conservation officer · water conservation technician · conservator
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.