Ecologist

Salary Range for Ecologist in Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs

$45,000 - $105,000 per year

Sample Job Description for Ecologist in Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs Industry

Job Objective:

The Ecologist Will Be Responsible For Conducting Research To Identify And Evaluate The Environmental Impacts Of Air And Water Resource Management Programs And Solid Waste Management Programs. They Will Provide Scientific Expertise To Develop And Implement Strategies To Mitigate The Environmental Risks Associated With These Programs.

Job Requirements:

1. Bachelor'S Or Master'S Degree In Ecology, Environmental Science, Or Related Fields 2. Minimum 2-3 Years Of Experience In Environmental Research Or Consulting 3. Strong Knowledge Of Environmental Regulations And Policies 4. Experience In Conducting Fieldwork And Data Analysis 5. Excellent Communication And Interpersonal Skills 6. Ability To Work Independently And As Part Of A Team 7. Proficient In Using Environmental Modeling And Gis Software 8. Familiarity With Statistical Analysis And Research Methodologies 9. Strong Problem-Solving And Critical-Thinking Skills 10. Commitment To Environmental Sustainability And Conservation

Job Responsibilities:

1. Conduct Research To Assess The Environmental Impacts Of Air And Water Resource Management Programs And Solid Waste Management Programs 2. Develop And Implement Strategies To Mitigate The Environmental Risks Associated With These Programs 3. Design And Conduct Fieldwork To Collect Data For Environmental Assessments And Impact Studies 4. Analyze And Interpret Data Using Statistical Analysis And Environmental Modeling Software 5. Prepare Reports And Presentations To Communicate Research Findings To Stakeholders And Regulatory Agencies 6. Collaborate With Other Scientists And Professionals To Develop And Implement Environmental Policies And Regulations 7. Conduct Outreach And Education Activities To Promote Environmental Awareness And Sustainability 8. Stay Up-To-Date With The Latest Environmental Research And Emerging Technologies 9. Ensure Compliance With Environmental Regulations And Policies 10. Participate In Interdisciplinary Teams To Address Complex Environmental Issues.

Top 10 Employers for Ecologist in Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs:

1. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Washington, DC - www.epa.gov 2. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Silver Spring, MD - www.noaa.gov 3. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Washington, DC - www.blm.gov 4. US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) - Washington, DC - www.fws.gov 5. The Nature Conservancy - Arlington, VA - www.nature.org 6. Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) - New York, NY - www.edf.org 7. The World Bank - Washington, DC - www.worldbank.org 8. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) - Nairobi, Kenya - www.unep.org 9. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) - New York, NY - www.nrdc.org 10. Greenpeace - Amsterdam, Netherlands - www.greenpeace.org

Career Path for Ecologist in Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related fields 2. Environmental Research Assistant 3. Environmental Consultant 4. Master's Degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related fields 5. Senior Environmental Consultant 6. Ecologist 7. Senior Ecologist 8. Environmental Manager 9. Environmental Director 10. Chief Environmental Officer Recommended number of years in each position: 1. Bachelor's Degree - 1-2 years 2. Environmental Research Assistant - 2-3 years 3. Environmental Consultant - 3-5 years 4. Master's Degree - 1-2 years 5. Senior Environmental Consultant - 5-7 years 6. Ecologist - 5-7 years 7. Senior Ecologist - 7-10 years 8. Environmental Manager - 10-12 years 9. Environmental Director - 12-15 years 10. Chief Environmental Officer - 15+ years

Top 5 Countries by Ecologist in Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs:

1. United States 2. Canada 3. Australia 4. United Kingdom 5. Germany

Top 5 Countries with Established Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs:

1. United States 2. Canada 3. Australia 4. United Kingdom 5. Japan