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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

Biological Scientist

Biological Scientists study living organisms and their relationship to the environment.
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

Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife Biologists work with animals and their habitats.
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

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

Foresters

Foresters monitor the health of forest stands and manage their harvest. 
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

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

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

Soil Conservation Specialist

Soil Conservation Specialists work with farmers and land owners to find ways to better manage soil resources.
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

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

GIS Analyst

www.careers.geocomm.com/resources/gisanalystskills.html

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

Geologist

Geologists study causes to earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes, and other surface related hazards
www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/GeologyEarthSciences/Pages/Home.aspx

Engineering Geologist

www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/mining-and-geological-engineers.htm

Career Descriptions from Environmental Science Website

http://www.environmentalscience.org/

Career Descriptions from Environmental Science Degree Website

http://environmentalsciencedegree.org/careers
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