Conservation Scientists
O*NET Code: 19-1031.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Agricultural ConsultantAgriculture ConsultantAquatic EcologistAquatic Habitat Restoration TechnicianBotany TechnicianConservation AgentConservation AssociateConservation EngineerConservation Policy AnalystConservation Science OfficerConservation SpecialistConservationistDepartment of Natural Resources Officer (DNR Officer)District ConservationistEcologist TechnicianEnvironmental AnalystEnvironmental ConsultantEnvironmental PlannerEnvironmental Quality ScientistEnvironmental Specialist
⚡ Skills (19)
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Writing4/100
Science4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning3/100
Monitoring3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (39)
🔥Adobe Acrobat
Document management software
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Windows
Operating system software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Autodesk Maya
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Clover Technology GALENA
Analytical or scientific software
0CroPMan
Data base user interface and query software
0CropSyst Suite
Analytical or scientific software
0Datasurge GEOPRO
Analytical or scientific software
0Delft GeoSystems MStab
Analytical or scientific software
0ESRI ArcInfo
Geographic information system
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0GEO-SLOPE SEEP/W
Analytical or scientific software
0GFA2D
Analytical or scientific software
0Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Global positioning system GPS software
Mobile location based services software
0HYDRUS-2D
Analytical or scientific software
0Interstudio Geo-Tec B
Analytical or scientific software
0Landscape Management System LMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Mitre Software GSLOPE
Analytical or scientific software
0Salix Applied Earthcare Erosion Draw
Analytical or scientific software
0State Soil Geographic STATSGO Database
Data base user interface and query software
0Studio of Analytical Models STANMOD
Analytical or scientific software
0U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA WinSRM
Analytical or scientific software
0USDA Forest Vegetation Simulator FVS
Analytical or scientific software
0Water Soil and Hydro-Environmental Decision Support System WATERSHEDSS
Analytical or scientific software
0Water resources databases
Data base user interface and query software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0WinEPIC
Analytical or scientific software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Water Resource Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Agricultural Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Water/Wastewater Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Environmental Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Soil and Plant Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Biologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
Range Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Park Naturalists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Conservation Scientists → Water Resource Specialists
Transition Difficulty: Easy (86% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (19)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Evaluation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Mathematics
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
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