How do they match: Conservation Scientists

  • Natural Resources Scientist
  • Natural Resources Specialist
  • Resource Conservation Specialist
  • Resource Conservationist
  • Resource Physical Scientist
  • Resource Physical Specialist
  • Resource Scientist
  • Resources Conservation Commissioner
  • Department of Natural Resources Officer
  • Land Resource Specialist

  • 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.

  • Develop water conservation or harvest plans, using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other sources of daily evapotranspiration (ET) data.
  • Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.
  • Identify or recommend integrated weed and pest management (IPM) strategies, such as resistant plants, cultural or behavioral controls, soil amendments, insects, natural enemies, barriers, or pesticides.
  • Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.
  • Provide information, knowledge, expertise, or training to government agencies at all levels to solve water or soil management problems or to assure coordination of resource protection activities.

  • Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
  • Direct natural resources management or conservation programs.
  • Inspect condition of natural environments.
  • Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.