Occupation Title : Natural Sciences Managers
Job Description :
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.
Method of Entry
Natural sciences managers usually advance to management positions after years of employment as scientists. Natural sciences managers typically have a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in a scientific discipline or a related field such as engineering.
Salary for Entry Level Jobs
$65,810.00
01.00%
Growth Rate 2013-2015:
312
318
Occupation Title : Compliance Officers
Job Description :
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.
Method of Entry
Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree.
salary for enrty level jobs
$33,270.00
$61,610.00
Growth rate 2013-2015
01.60%
00.90%
Occupation Title : Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Job Description :
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.
Method of Entry
Zoologists and wildlife biologists need a bachelor’s degree for entry-level positions, but a master’s degree is often needed for advancement. A Ph.D. is necessary for independent research and for college teaching positions.
salary for entry level jobs
$38,930.00
$58,630.00
Growth rate 2013-2015
00.00%
00.30%
Occupation Title : Foresters
Job Description :
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.
Method of Entry
Conservation scientists and foresters typically need a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related field. Employers seek applicants who have degrees from programs that are accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and other organizations.
salary for entry level jobs
$38,250.00
$66,920.00
Growth rate 2013-2015
00.00%
00.50%