Occupation · 2026 assessment
A Environmental Specialist measures environmental conditions, assesses project impacts and is accountable for environmental compliance. The assessment separates automation of individual tasks from accountability for the professional outcome.
A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.
Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.
| Task | Risk |
|---|---|
| survey planning | 60% |
| sampling and field measurement | 55% |
| laboratory or instrumental analysis | 51% |
| impact-source assessment | 46% |
| consequence modelling | 40% |
| environmental documentation | 30% |
| monitoring mitigation measures | 19% |
| regulatory engagement | 11% |
Task map
Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.
United States · before tax
Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.
Practical next step
Do not restart from zero: carry your experience forward and add scarce skills.
Job search and transitions
Compare adjacent paths and open a current search for the selected occupation.
Skill fit 72% · risk 16%
Search jobs ↗Skill fit 87% · risk 34%
Search jobs ↗Skill fit 68% · risk 19%
Search jobs ↗Skill fit 83% · risk 16%
Search jobs ↗Skill fit 81% · risk 14%
Search jobs ↗Skill fit 81% · risk 13%
Search jobs ↗Updated: 2026-09-26 · Assessment confidence: Medium
Nearly 30,000 tasks; a global assessment of GenAI exposure across detailed occupational groups.
A survey of more than 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 economies.
Occupational, task, skill and work-context structure.