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Conservation Scientists

Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.

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30 tasks29 core, 1 supplemental
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19-1031.00SOC 2018: 19-1031

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  1. Task 1. Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.Core taskTask 22138Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  2. Task 2. Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.Core taskTask 22153Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  3. Task 3. Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.Core taskTask 22135Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  4. Task 4. Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.Core taskTask 22134Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  5. Task 5. Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.Core taskTask 22133Rated by 22 occupational experts, August 2022
  6. Task 6. Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.Core taskTask 22140Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  7. Task 7. Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.Core taskTask 22139Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  8. Task 8. Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.Core taskTask 22141Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  9. Task 9. Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.Core taskTask 22145Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  10. Task 10. Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.Core taskTask 22137Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  11. Task 11. Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans.Core taskTask 22143Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  12. Task 12. Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions.Core taskTask 22136Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  13. Task 13. Provide information, knowledge, expertise, or training to government agencies at all levels to solve water or soil management problems or to assure coordination of resource protection activities.Core taskTask 22146Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  14. Task 14. Enter local soil, water, or other environmental data into adaptive or Web-based decision tools to identify appropriate analyses or techniques.Core taskTask 22158Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  15. Task 15. Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management.Core taskTask 22147Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  16. Task 16. Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, or investigations of various land uses to inform corrective action plans.Core taskTask 22151Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  17. Task 17. Coordinate or implement technical, financial, or administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation or timely responses to requests for assistance.Core taskTask 22148Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  18. Task 18. Respond to complaints or questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information or clarification.Core taskTask 22144Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  19. Task 19. Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation.Core taskTask 22159Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  20. Task 20. Review or approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans or conservation district plans.Core taskTask 22156Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  21. Task 21. Review proposed wetland restoration easements or provide technical recommendations.Core taskTask 22150Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  22. Task 22. Develop soil maps.Core taskTask 22162Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  23. Task 23. Manage field offices or involve staff in cooperative ventures.Core taskTask 22152Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  24. Task 24. Initiate, schedule, or conduct annual audits or compliance checks of program implementation by local government.Core taskTask 22154Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  25. Task 25. Identify or recommend integrated weed and pest management (IPM) strategies, such as resistant plants, cultural or behavioral controls, soil amendments, insects, natural enemies, barriers, or pesticides.Core taskTask 22149Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  26. Task 26. Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, or watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements.Core taskTask 22160Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  27. Task 27. Review grant applications or make funding recommendations.Core taskTask 22161Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  28. Task 28. Develop or conduct environmental studies, such as plant material field trials or wildlife habitat impact studies.Core taskTask 22157Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  29. Task 29. Conduct fact-finding or mediation sessions among government units, landowners, or other agencies to resolve disputes.Core taskTask 22142Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022
  30. Task 30. Develop water conservation or harvest plans, using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other sources of daily evapotranspiration (ET) data.Supplemental taskTask 22155Rated by 23 occupational experts, August 2022

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