Job Categories

Research & Analysis

  • Environmental Scientist: Studies environmental systems, analyzes natural and human impacts, and develops solutions to environmental challenges.

  • Hydrologist: Focuses on water resources, including distribution, quality, and movement within the Earth's systems.

  • Geoscientist: Examines the physical components of Earth, including its composition, structure, and processes.

  • Climatologist/Meteorologist: Analyzes weather patterns, climate systems, and atmospheric phenomena.

  • Ecologist: Studies the relationships between organisms and their environments.

  • Microbiologist: Studies microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and fungi, including their environmental roles.

Conservation & Management

  • Conservation Scientist: Develops and implements strategies to protect and restore natural habitats, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

  • Park Ranger: Manages and protects parks, forests, and other natural resources.

  • Wildlife Biologist: Studies and manages wildlife populations and their habitats.

  • Forester: Manages and sustainably utilizes forest resources.

  • Natural Resource Manager: Oversees the responsible use of natural resources like land, water, and air.

Engineering & Technology

  • Environmental Engineer: Designs solutions to mitigate environmental problems, like water treatment, pollution control, and renewable energy systems.

  • Environmental Restoration Planner: Develops plans to restore degraded ecosystems and landscapes.

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist: Uses GIS technology to map, analyze, and visualize environmental data.

Policy & Regulation

  • Environmental Compliance Specialist: Ensures that businesses and organizations adhere to environmental laws and regulations.

  • Sustainability Consultant: Helps organizations develop and implement sustainable practices across their operations.

  • Environmental Lawyer: Specializes in laws pertaining to environmental protection and natural resource management.

Education & Communication

  • Environmental Educator: Teaches students and the public about environmental issues and inspires conservation actions.

  • Science Communicator:Translates complex environmental concepts for the public and promotes understanding of the field