How do they match: Conservation Scientists

  • Conservation Specialist
  • Department of Natural Resources Officer
  • Environmental Specialist
  • Erosion Control Specialist
  • Land Reclamation Specialist
  • Land Resource Specialist
  • Natural Resources Specialist
  • Resource Conservation Specialist
  • Resource Physical Specialist
  • Water Conservation Specialist
  • Wetland 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.

  • Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management.
  • Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.
  • Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.
  • Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.
  • Coordinate or implement technical, financial, or administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation or timely responses to requests for assistance.
  • Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.

  • Determine design criteria or specifications.