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
manage staff
protect wilderness areas
respond to enquiries
report on environmental issues
environmental legislation
ecology
advise on nature conservation
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
analyse environmental data
conduct research on flora
implement biodiversity action plans
educate people about nature
monitor nature conservation
fire prevention procedures
promote sustainability
keep task records
assess environmental impact
promote sustainable management
conduct research on fauna
biology
Optional & specialised skills
conduct environmental surveys
natural areas maintenance
advise on soil and water protection
analyse ecological data
manage contracts
work in outdoor conditions
animal welfare legislation
ecological principles
write work-related reports
business management principles
applied zoology
wildlife projects
coordinate educational programmes
fish biology
support volunteers
estimate duration of work
work within communities
brief volunteers
aquatic ecology
manage volunteers
investigate pollution
conserve natural resources
monitor wildlife
conduct educational activities
molecular biology
educate public on fire safety
forest ecology
animal biology
ensure the safety of endangered species and protected areas
wildlife
botany
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.