Conservation Scientists
Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.
56 alternate job titles:
Agricultural Consultant
Agriculture Consultant
Aquatic Ecologist
Aquatic Habitat Restoration Technician
Botany Technician
Conservation Agent
Conservation Associate
Conservation Engineer
Conservation Policy Analyst
Conservation Science Officer
Conservation Specialist
Conservationist
Department of Natural Resources Officer (DNR Officer)
District Conservationist
Ecologist Technician
Environmental Analyst
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Planner
Environmental Quality Scientist
Environmental Specialist
Erosion and Sediment Control Professional
Erosion Control Coordinator
Erosion Control Design and Installation Contractor
Erosion Control Specialist
Farm Planner
Field Agronomist
Grassland Conservationist
Interdisciplinary Environmental Engineer
Land Reclamation Specialist
Land Resource Specialist
Land Use Planner
Natural Resources Scientist
Natural Resources Specialist
Physical Scientist
Range Conservationist
Range Ecologist
Range Scientist
Reclamation Specialist
Research Soil Scientist
Resource Conservation Specialist
Resource Conservationist
Resource Physical Scientist
Resource Physical Specialist
Resource Scientist
Resources Conservation Commissioner
Restoration Ecologist
Soil Conservation Technician
Soil Conservationist
Soil Surveyor
Terrestrial Ecologist
Terrestrial Habitat Restoration Technician
Water Conservation Specialist
Water Conservationist
Wetland Scientist
Wetland Specialist
Wetlands Technician
Salary Information
Conservation Scientists: $67,950 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources. | Management |
| Advise others about land management or conservation. | Management |
| Advise others about environmental management or conservation. | Management |
| Direct natural resources management or conservation programs. | Management |
| Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards. | Maintenance |
| Review plans or proposals for environmental conservation. | Maintenance |
| Review environmental permits, plans, or reports. | Maintenance |
| Inspect condition of natural environments. | General |
| Collect geographical or geological field data. | General |
| Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs. | General |
| Mediate disputes. | General |
| Estimate green project costs. | General |
| Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | General |
| Compile environmental or climatological data. | General |
| Develop collaborative relationships between departments or with external organizations. | Development |
| Determine design criteria or specifications. | Development |
| Create maps. | Development |
| Apply knowledge or research findings to address environmental problems. | Analysis |
| Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices. | Analysis |
| Plan environmental research. | Analysis |
| Assess compliance with environmental laws. | Analysis |
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Analyze environmental data. | Analysis |
| Communicate with the public on environmental issues. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| ESRI ArcGIS software | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcInfo | Geographic information system |
| ESRI ArcView | Geographic information system |
| Geographic information system GIS software | Geographic information system |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Autodesk Maya | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Clover Technology GALENA | Analytical or scientific software |
| CropSyst Suite | Analytical or scientific software |
| Datasurge GEOPRO | Analytical or scientific software |
| Delft GeoSystems MStab | Analytical or scientific software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| GEO-SLOPE SEEP/W | Analytical or scientific software |
| GFA2D | Analytical or scientific software |
| Global positioning system GPS software | Mobile location based services software |
| HYDRUS-2D | Analytical or scientific software |
| Interstudio Geo-Tec B | Analytical or scientific software |
| Landscape Management System LMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Mitre Software GSLOPE | Analytical or scientific software |
| Salix Applied Earthcare Erosion Draw | Analytical or scientific software |
| Studio of Analytical Models STANMOD | Analytical or scientific software |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA WinSRM | Analytical or scientific software |
| USDA Forest Vegetation Simulator FVS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Water Soil and Hydro-Environmental Decision Support System WATERSHEDSS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| WinEPIC | Analytical or scientific software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| CroPMan | Data base user interface and query software |
| State Soil Geographic STATSGO Database | Data base user interface and query software |
| Water resources databases | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Agricultural Consultant | American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers | Not Available |
| Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Forage and Grassland Apprentice | American Forage and Grassland Council | Not Available |
| Certified Forage and Grassland Professional | American Forage and Grassland Council | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Soil Scientist | Soil Science Society of America | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Stormwater Manager | American Public Works Association | Not Available |
| Certified Water Technologist | Association of Water Technologies | Not Available |
| Mold Awareness Specialist | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| National Green Infrastructure Certified Practitioner | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Professional Wetland Scientist | Society of Wetland Scientists | Not Available |
| Qualified Stormwater Manager | EnviroCert International, Inc. | Not Available |
| Soils Special Inspector | International Code Council | Not Available |
| Wetland Professional in Training | Society of Wetland Scientists | Not Available |
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