Environmental scientist, Kaipūtaiao taiao
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
$72K to $127K
Most common
$164K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-5 years
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
- provide advice about environmental management and conservation
- develop and improve sustainability plans and projects
- research pollution and environmental hazards
- provide people with technical information
- collect scientific environmental data
- make sure environmental laws are followed
- write reports on environmental issues
- develop sustainable industrial or developmental methods
Investigative
Practical
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification and experience to become an environmental scientist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in environmental sustainability
- experience in similar work
You may need
- a master's degree in ecology or similar area
- a master's degree in environmental sustainability 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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