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Andrew Burkhart
Holly Roberts
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)[email protected] 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
Take Home/Extra – to get employment
