Descriptions of Natural Resource Career Opportunities
Check the Job Openings tab for agencies hiring in the fields listed below.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientists find solutions to problems, like effects from pollution, and find answers to questions about our surroundings. They design research projects, collect environmental data, analyze numbers, and communicate conclusions.
www.bls.gov/ooh/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science/Environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm
www.bls.gov/ooh/Life-Physical-and-Social-Science/Environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm
Biological Scientist
Biological Scientists study living organisms and their relationship to the environment.
www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes191029.htm
www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes191029.htm
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Consultants conduct field surveys and write technical reports on wetlands areas, habitat restoration, water quality, and other issues.
www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes192041.htm
www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes192041.htm
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Biologists work with animals and their habitats.
www.usgs.gov/ohr/student/learn/jobs/job-wldlf
www.usgs.gov/ohr/student/learn/jobs/job-wldlf
Fisheries Biologist
Fisheries Biologists are needed to monitor fish populsations in Peninsula Rivers as well as to help manage hatchery operations. Information is available through the American Fisheries Society.
www.fisheries.org
www.fisheries.org
Water Resource Specialist
Water Resource Specialists assess and manage water quality and quantity.
Wetlands Ecologist
Wetland Ecologists work with identifying wetlands and providing restoration and mitigation strategies.
www.environmentalcareer.com/WholeWorldInOurHands5_NaturalResources
www.environmentalcareer.com/WholeWorldInOurHands5_NaturalResources
Foresters
Foresters monitor the health of forest stands and manage their harvest.
www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes191032.htm
www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes191032.htm
Logging
Information about the Washington Timber Industry is available through the Washington Contract Loggers Association.
www.loggers.com
www.loggers.com
Marine Biologist
Marine Biologists work with a variety of marine species from small invertebrates to migrating whales. Information is available through The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
swfsc.noaa.gov
swfsc.noaa.gov
Park Ranger
Park Rangers monitor state and federal parks, assisting visitors and enforcing rules.
www.nps.gov/personnel/rangers
www.angelfire.com/realm2/parkrangers/home
www.nps.gov/personnel/rangers
www.angelfire.com/realm2/parkrangers/home
Soil Conservation Specialist
Soil Conservation Specialists work with farmers and land owners to find ways to better manage soil resources.
www.bls.gov
www.bls.gov
Environmental Educator
Environmental Educators teach others about the science and interconnections of nature.
www.ecojobs.com/outdoor-and-environmental-education-jobs.htm
www.ecojobs.com/outdoor-and-environmental-education-jobs.htm
Geoscientist
Geoscientists study physical aspects of Earth and helps other scientists preserve the environment.
www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm
www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/geoscientists.htm
GIS Analyst
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has job descriptions and information on job growth and availability.
http://www.bls.gov
http://www.bls.gov
Geologist
Geologists study causes to earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes, and other surface related hazards
www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/GeologyEarthSciences/Pages/Home.aspx
www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/GeologyEarthSciences/Pages/Home.aspx
