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    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.

    Available Jobs
    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.