Environmental scientist, Kaipūtaiao ao tūroa
Also known as
- Ecologist, environmental monitoring scientist, environmental research scientist, air pollution scientist, ecological researcher, environmental research scientist, environmentalist
Environmental scientists research ways to identify, control or prevent pollution and environmental hazards. They may create reports and recommend actions based on their findings.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$76K to $129K
Most common
$163K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Environmental scientists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and outdoors
- may work in all weather conditions
- need to be methodical, identify and solve problems and communicate well
Tasks
- Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
- Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
- Compile environmental or climatological data.
- Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
- Provide technical information or assistance to public.
- Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
- Advise others on matters of public policy.
- Prepare research or technical reports on environmental issues.
- Assess compliance with environmental laws.
- Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
You need a qualification and experience to become an environmental scientist.
You need
- a Bachelor of Environmental Science OR a Bachelor of Environmental Planning OR a bachelor's degree in science majoring in environmental science or similar area
- experience in similar work
You may need
- an honours or master's degree in environmental science, ecology or similar area
- a driver licence
- to become a Certified Environmental Practitioner
If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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