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Careers in the Environment

To restore/preserve healthy ecosystems, which in turn benefits humans’ health and lifestyles

One of the fastest-growing and broadest fieldsNew technology has created new jobsMassive worldwide funding has supported a

plethora of varied and widespread jobs

Why It Matters Wildlife research employment – USAjobs.com

Where do bio enviroment ppl go?

List of Federal Programs

DNR Employment Info

*5 Environmental Biologists

4 Fisher Research BiologistsAvian Biologists / Mammal Biologist / Deer Management Biologist / Private Land Biologist

Government Programs - !12!

*Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Department of Defense

Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Reclamation

Bureau of Indiana Affairs

US Park Service

US Forest Service

Us Geological Survey

Animal and Plant Inspection

Corps of Engineers

Key

• Salary: $47,000 – $74,000

• Title: Fish and Wildlife Biologist

• Department of the Interior

• Locale: Helena, Montana

• Benefits: That of Governmental Employee (Health Insurance / 401(k) / 13-26 days Vacation time/supplemental dental & vision

Wildlife research Employment USA JOBS

Duties:Gathers/Interprets Biological Information for Management PlansPlans projects to insure standards met benefitting Fish/Wildlife ResourcesReviews Permit Applications under Corps of EngineersAnalyzes Results of specific Investigations

Job under US Fish and Wildlife Service

Department of InteriorMission :

“… uses sound science to manage and sustain America’s lands, water, wildlife”

Fish and Wildlife Service:“Our mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats”

“departments/divisions related”

Wildlife research Employment USA JOBS

Requirements:

“completion of 4 year degree”

Major field must be 24 hours of study

‘either in biological sciences/agriculture/natural resource management/chemistry’

http://www.fws.gov/humancapital/factsheetpdfs/QualificationRequirementsfinal.pdf

Wildlife research Employment USA JOBS

Contact Info:Sarah E. Holder(303)236-4498USAJOBS.comsarah_holder@fws.govreference number:R6-12-651442-D

exta:fws.gov

(“many more similar positions availabl e’)

Environmental ResearchConducted by scientists studying all biological

aspects of the environment

EcologistsBiologistsZoologistsBiochemistsMarine biologistsBotanyMicrobiologistsPhysiologists

General Fields

Environmental OutreachCommunicate knowledge about the environment to the public

Environmental educatorsEnvironmental journalistsInterpretive naturalistsEnvironmental advocatesTechnical writers

General Fields

Environmental Engineering and SciencesPrevent and eradicate pollution and respond to

environmental emergencies

Chemical engineersCivil engineersWater and air quality engineersSolid and hazardous waste engineersMarine biologistsPollution control techniciansWastewater treatment plant operators

General Fields

Environmental Policy, Legislation, and Regulation

Develop and enforce environmental regulations

Environmental lawyersParalegalsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspectorsEnvironmental Compliance Agency workers

General Fields

Environmental Planning and AnalysisFind ways to reduce damage to the environment

Environmental plannersEnvironmental analysts

General Fields

Natural Resources Conservation/Management Maintain and manage natural resources

Wildlife conservationistsForestersFishery and wildlife managersEnergy and conservation techniciansForestry and conservation technicians

General Fields

Traits pointing to success in an environmental career may include (but are not limited to):

Investigative—keeps your interest by encouraging curiosity and the desire to research and solve problems

Intuitive—being able to see patterns and conceptualize theories is beneficial to see the whole picture and tie data together

Extrovert—helps you work in teams, come up with plans, and collaborate on a project

How Does MyPlan Relate?

Can be independent and work with others Rewarding when you solve a problemComfortable-generous pay (depends on

degree)Opportunity for advancement/salary increaseJob outlook is good for any kind of degree

(Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate)Opportunity to travelContains many outlets for career extension+Healthcare/insurance benefits

Benefits

Can work for months without finding answersRequires a lot of patienceCan be high stress, demanding for time, and

hold lots of responsibilityMay be relocated frequently if involved in

federal government program

Drawbacks

New regulations, technologies, and crises influence demand

May obtain higher/different/more specific degree during or after career change

Academia—Doctorates open more realms of opportunity; high promotion prospects for non-academic research facilities or government agencies, and self employment

Can move to different departmentsMany job openings in next 5-10 years due to

retirement (although dependant on economic status)

The Future

Extra Links:1) General New York Times Articles“The promise of ..college”

About Philosophy Majors http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/opinion/sunday/brun

i-the-imperiled-promise-of-college.html“Earnings of College Men

About general job hunting 1925‘The public at large is far more interested in learning the

income of men who, after graduating, go job hunting ‘cold turkey’ and who have to make their own way by sheer chance, ability and determination… I arrive at the annual salary - $3,200”

http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive/pdf?res=F6081EF63F551B7A93C5A8178ED85F418285F9

2) Naturejobs.com

Take Home/Extra

Source : http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/why-college-brings-a-huge-return/

Take Home/Extra

See federal programs/sitesDNR

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