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Description

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

Interests

  • Investigative
  • Conventional
  • Realistic

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Work Values

  • Achievement
  • Recognition
  • Independence

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Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Initiative

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Tasks

  • Prepare technical and research reports, such as environmental impact reports, and communicate the results to individuals in industry, government, or the general public.
  • Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
  • Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
  • Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
  • Supervise biological technicians and technologists and other scientists.

Work Activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Processing Information

Detailed Work Activities

  • Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
  • Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
  • Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Technology Skills

  • Analytical or scientific software
  • Presentation software
  • Object or component oriented development software
  • Geographic information system
  • Development environment software

Skills

  • Science
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking

Knowledge

  • Biology
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Law and Government

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

Certifying Organization

Society of Wetland Scientists

Type

Advanced

Certifying Organization

Society of Wetland Scientists

Type

Advanced

Certifying Organization

AAB - Board of Registry

Type

Specialty

Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

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Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–7 years), to senior level (8+ years).

ExperienceIncome
Entry Level$50,000
Mid Level$100,000
Senior Level$150,000

Employability

There are currently 66,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 70,600 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of 6%

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