Careers in the Environment

by Fasulo, Mike; Walker, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780071476119
• ISBN10: 0071476113
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-06
• Publisher: McGraw Hill

Summary

Find an exciting, fulfilling career--and save the world at the same time!Our environment is in serious jeopardy and has been for a long time. The difference today is that fewer and fewer people in power are denying the fact--which means that more and more jobs are sprouting up to help solve the problem. From government to private industry, money is now being channeled into saving the environment--and there's a place in this hot new industry for you!Careers in the Environmentgives you invaluable tips for finding a job in one of the many areas that make up this diverse field. Whether you like to work for a profit or nonprofit company, for government or big business, this guide will help you: Develop a clear understanding of your career options Key in on the specialty most suited for you--from air-quality specialist to oceanographer to forestry technician Understand what to expect in an entry-level job Find the education and training you'll need to stay one step ahead of the competition Familiarize yourself with current salaries, benefits, and the best job prospects

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xvii
About Careers in the Environment	p. 1
Tips for Job Hunters	p. 3
Government employment opportunities
Environmental science jobs in federal agencies
Sources of further information on job hunting
Resumes, application forms, cover letters, and interviews
Sources of further information on resumes
Environmental Education	p. 25
A primer for careers in the environmental sciences
Sources of further information on the environmental sciences
Educational pathways to an environmental science career
Associate's degree programs: a technical environmental education
Sources of further information on associate's degree programs
Technical certificate programs
Sources of further information on technical certificate programs
Bachelor's degree programs: professional career preparation
Sources of further information on bachelor's degree programs
Environmental studies programs
Sources of further information on environmental studies programs
Graduate school
Sources of further information on graduate school
Extracurricular environmental experience
Sources of further information on extracurricular environmental experience
Professional society membership and certification
Funding your education
Sources of further information on funding your education
Additional sources of information
Air and Water Quality Management	p. 49
History of air and water quality management
Major employers
Projected trends and employment growth
Sources of further information
Meteorologist	p. 59
Related professions
Educational requirements
Professional certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Meteorological Technician	p. 65
Related occupations
Educational requirements
Special certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Air Pollution Control Technician	p. 69
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Special certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Civil Engineer	p. 75
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Educational requirements
Professional certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Groundwater Professional	p. 81
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Educational requirements
Professional certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Water Pollution Control Technician	p. 87
Related occupations
Educational requirements
Special certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Energy and Resource Engineering	p. 93
A closer look at energy and resource engineering
Professions related to energy and resource engineering
Major employers
Projected trends and employment growth
Sources of further information
Transportation Professional	p. 101
Related professions
Educational requirements
Professional certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Petroleum Engineer	p. 109
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Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Electrical and Electronics Engineer	p. 115
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Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Electric Power Generation Technician	p. 121
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Mechanical Engineer	p. 125
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Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Energy Management Technician	p. 131
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Educational requirements
Special certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Planning and Design	p. 137
A closer look at planning and design
Projected growth and employment trends
The planning profession
Planning-related professions
The design professional
Design-related professions
Planner	p. 147
City planner
Regional planner
State planner
Federal planner
Educational requirements
Professional certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Architect	p. 155
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Educational requirements
Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Landscape Architect	p. 159
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Design Technician	p. 163
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Surveyor and Mapping Scientist	p. 167
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Survey and Mapping Technician	p. 173
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Educational requirements
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Forestry and Outdoor Recreation	p. 177
Introduction
Professions related to forestry and outdoor recreation
Background and recent history of U.S. conservation work
Major employers
Projected trends and employment growth
Sources of further information
Forester	p. 185
Related professions
Educational requirements
Professional certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Forestry Technician	p. 189
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Special certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Range Manager/Rangeland Specialist	p. 193
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Soil Scientist	p. 197
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Park Ranger	p. 203
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Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Recreation Worker	p. 209
Related professions
Educational requirements
Professional certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Biological and Life Sciences	p. 213
History of the biological and life sciences
Professions related to the biological sciences
Major employers
Projected trends and employment growth
Sources of further information
Biologist	p. 221
Related professions
Educational requirements
Professional certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Wildlife Manager/Wildlife Biologist	p. 227
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Oceanographer	p. 233
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Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Chemist	p. 239
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Special certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Toxicologist	p. 245
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Science Technician	p. 251
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Special certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Agricultural and Animal Sciences	p. 257
Introduction
Professions related to agriculture and animal science
History of agriculture in the United States
Major employers
Projected growth and employment trends
Sources of further information
Agronomist	p. 265
Related professions
Educational requirements
Special certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Agricultural Engineer	p. 271
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Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Agricultural Technician	p. 275
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Botanist	p. 279
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Horticulturist	p. 285
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Entomologist	p. 291
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Animal Scientist	p. 295
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Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Veterinarian	p. 299
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Veterinarian Technician	p. 305
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Educational requirements
Special certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
Sources of further information
Waste Management and Environmental Site Assessment	p. 311
History of waste management and environmental site assessment
Projected trends and employment growth
The rise of the environmental site assessment and remediation profession
Sources of further information
Environmental Risk Manager/Site Assessor	p. 319
Related professions
Educational requirements
Professional certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
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Solid Waste Management Professional	p. 323
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Hazardous Waste Management Professional	p. 329
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Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
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Waste Management Technician	p. 335
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Special certification
Settings
Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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Environmental Engineer	p. 339
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Professional certification
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Employment statistics and major employers
Salary statistics
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