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Habitat Restoration Tech

Career Overview

Collaborate with field and biology staff to oversee the implementation of restoration projects and to develop new products. Process and synthesize complex scientific data into practical strategies for restoration, monitoring or management.


Career Outlook


Projections 2022-2030

New job opportunities are likely in the future. With a
8% Percent change.


2020 Employment

87,100

2030 Employment

94,400

What training is needed?

People starting in this career usually have:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • No work experience
  • No on-the-job training

Programs that can prepare you for this career are:
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Environmental Geosciences
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies

What does a typical day look like?

  • Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Inspect condition of natural environments.
  • Analyze environmental data.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.