1. Natural Resources 1 – Career Areas and Occupations
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2. Career Areas Soil and Water Conservation
a. Soil Conservationist-works with land owners and users in selecting the best land practices
b. Soil Scientist-studies the composition, fertility, and structure of soil
c. Soil and Water Engineer-designs systems to control soil erosion and water pollution
d. Soil Physicist-studies processes in the soil
e. Water Quality Technician-collects and analyzes information about water
f. Civil Engineer-plans and supervises the construction of large buildings, bridges, and tunnels

4. Career Areas Air Quality
a. Air Quality Technician-gathers information about the air
b. Air Quality Engineer-studies, designs, installs, and works to assure air quality
Solid Waste Management
a. Operator of Solid Waste Disposal Equipment-operates heavy equipment to dispose of solid wastes

5. Career Areas Wastewater Management and Treatment
a. Wastewater Treatment Technician-insures that water is properly treated
b. Portable Sanitation Technician-involves locating portable toilets to areas where restrooms are unavailable

6. Career Area Hazardous Materials Forestry and Horticulture
a. Haz-mat Team Chief-in charge of the operation of a hazardous materials emergency response unit
b. Organic Chemist-studies the chemistry of living or formerly living things
Forestry and Horticulture
a. Forester-works with trees and resources associated with forest production; enjoys harvesting lumber and operating tree farms
b. Environmental Horticulturalist-directly involves forestry and horticulture; uses plants to improve surroundings

7. Career Areas Wildlife and Endangered Species Protection
a. Naturalist-studies nature and conducts education programs for people
b. Fishery Biologist-studies fish; develops ways to raise them in captivity or in their habitat
c. Biologist-studies living things
d. Exotic Animal Technician-enjoys feeding animals and cleaning their living areas
e. Wildlife Enforcement Officer-insures wildlife protection and enforces gaming laws

8. Careers Areas
Mineral and Fossil Fuel Extraction involves mining fossil fuels and preparing them for use as heating oil.

9. Career Areas Recycling and Composting Weather and Climate
a. Recycling Center Operator-in charge of a recycling center
b. Composting Technician-receives compost materials and processes it
Weather and Climate
a. Cartographer-gathers environmental data and prepares maps and charts
b. Meteorologist-studies weather and climate information
Education and Communication
a. Nature Area Tour Guide
b. Agricultural Education Teacher

10. General Skills Needed For Natural Resources Careers

11. Skills Science Classes Working Outdoors
Neat, organized and pay attention to detail.
Direct contact with soil, water, trees, plants, animals, and/or the weather.
Being able to interact with people.
Good aptitude for operating machines, or technical support.
Communication skills

12. Divisions of the Environmental and Natural Resources Profession

13. Divisions
1. Soil and Water Conservation – Involves collecting samples of soil and water, analyzing the samples, preparing soil and water conservation plans and educating the public in improving conservation practices; growing enough food for the world’s population depends on soil and water conversation
2. Air Quality – Involves collecting air samples and analyzing them, preparing plans to reduce pollution, and working with people to improve air quality.

14. Divisions
3. Solid Waste Management – Includes collection and disposal of solid waste, testing for any environmental damage and working at disposal sites.
4. Wastewater Management and Treatment – Includes the installation and management of wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
5. Hazardous Materials – Includes planning safety programs, designing equipment to handle hazardous materials, cleaning up accidents, transporting hazardous materials and disposing of hazardous materials.

15. Divisions
6. Forestry and Horticulture – Involves working with tree farms, forest operation, and using plants to improve the environment and surroundings.
7. Wildlife and Endangered Species Protection – Generally focuses on protecting aquatic and terrestrial plants and animals. This can be done by developing protection programs or by enforcing related laws.
8. Mineral and Fossil Fuel Extraction – Usually involves the removal of mineral and fossil fuel products from the ground and preparing these products for the consumer.

16. Divisions
9. Recycling and Composting – Involves various duties associated with transporting, sorting, processing and compacting various materials that are recycled.
10. Weather and Climate – May involve collecting weather information, preparing forecasts, studying trends and preparing maps.
11. Education and Communication – People in this segment are often found working in a wide variety of businesses and governmental agencies. The work usually involves educating people about the environment. This can involve writing, editing, radio/TV journalism, tour guides or teaching.

17. How is all this Important to the Economy?
1. Protects the soil, water and air enabling humans to live properly and grow food.
2. Recycles waste
3. Manages hazardous materials waste
4. Protects plants and animals.
5. Provides information to society about our climate and weather.
6. Educates our society