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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

SOC 19-1023.00

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

Green Occupation Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Science

4.0

Critical Thinking

4.0

Writing

3.9

Speaking

3.9

Active Learning

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.8

Knowledge Areas 8

Biology

4.7

English Language

4.0

Law and Government

3.4

Mathematics

3.4

Geography

3.4

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Administration and Management

3.2

Key Tasks

1Make recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.

2Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.

3Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.

4Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.

5Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.

Also Known As

Animal Behaviorist Animal Biologist Aquatic Biologist Behaviorist Conservation Resources Management Biologist Cryptozoologist Dolphin Researcher Ecologist Entomologist Environmental Consultant