Salary Breakdown
Conservation Scientists
Average
$63,980
ANNUAL
$30.76
HOURLY
Entry Level
$33,530
ANNUAL
$16.12
HOURLY
Mid Level
$61,540
ANNUAL
$29.59
HOURLY
Expert Level
$95,560
ANNUAL
$45.94
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Conservation Scientists
350
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Conservation Scientists
Supporting Programs
Conservation Scientists
Top Expected Tasks
Conservation Scientists
01
Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.
02
Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.
03
Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.
04
Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.
05
Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.
06
Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.
07
Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.
08
Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.
09
Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.
10
Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.
11
Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Conservation Scientists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
Geography
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Complex Problem Solving
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Information Ordering
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