nature conservation officer

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/80d880ec-3bae-45a2-a2d3-41345ee0b319

Description

Nature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.

Hierarchy

2 · Professionals → 21 · Science and engineering professionals → 213 · Life science professionals → 2133 · Environmental protection professionals

Related skills

advise on nature conservation (essential · skill/competence)
advise on sustainable management policies (essential · skill/competence)
analyse environmental data (essential · skill/competence)
assess environmental impact (essential · skill/competence)
biology (essential · knowledge)
conduct research on fauna (essential · skill/competence)
conduct research on flora (essential · skill/competence)
de-limb trees (essential · skill/competence)
ecology (essential · knowledge)
educate people about nature (essential · skill/competence)
ensure compliance with environmental legislation (essential · skill/competence)
environmental legislation (essential · knowledge)
fire prevention procedures (essential · knowledge)
habitat restoration (essential · knowledge)
implement biodiversity action plans (essential · skill/competence)
keep task records (essential · skill/competence)
manage land resources permits (essential · skill/competence)
manage staff (essential · skill/competence)
manage visitor flows in natural protected areas (essential · skill/competence)
measure sustainability of tourism activities (essential · skill/competence)
monitor nature conservation (essential · skill/competence)
plan measures to safeguard cultural heritage (essential · skill/competence)
plan measures to safeguard natural protected areas (essential · skill/competence)
promote sustainability (essential · skill/competence)
protect wilderness areas (essential · skill/competence)
reforestation (essential · knowledge)
report on environmental issues (essential · skill/competence)
respond to enquiries (essential · skill/competence)
advise on soil and water protection (optional · skill/competence)
analyse ecological data (optional · skill/competence)
animal biology (optional · knowledge)
animal welfare legislation (optional · knowledge)
applied zoology (optional · knowledge)
aquatic ecology (optional · knowledge)
botany (optional · knowledge)
brief volunteers (optional · skill/competence)
business management principles (optional · knowledge)
conduct educational activities (optional · skill/competence)
conduct environmental surveys (optional · skill/competence)
conserve natural resources (optional · skill/competence)
coordinate educational programmes (optional · skill/competence)
ecological principles (optional · knowledge)
educate public on fire safety (optional · skill/competence)
ensure the safety of endangered species and protected areas (optional · skill/competence)
estimate duration of work (optional · skill/competence)
fish biology (optional · knowledge)
forest ecology (optional · knowledge)
investigate pollution (optional · skill/competence)
manage conservation of natural and cultural heritage (optional · skill/competence)
manage contracts (optional · skill/competence)
manage volunteers (optional · skill/competence)
molecular biology (optional · knowledge)
monitor wildlife (optional · skill/competence)
natural areas maintenance (optional · knowledge)
provide training in sustainable tourism development and management (optional · skill/competence)
support community-based tourism (optional · skill/competence)
support volunteers (optional · skill/competence)
wildlife (optional · knowledge)
wildlife projects (optional · knowledge)
work in outdoor conditions (optional · skill/competence)
work within communities (optional · skill/competence)
write work-related reports (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/80d880ec-3bae-45a2-a2d3-41345ee0b319

Base · occupation_code2133.9

Base · is_in_filter1

Base · is_ancestor0

Base · is_featured1

Translation · preferred_labelnature conservation officer

Translation · alt_labelsforester
park ranger
fish and game warden
countryside ranger
zoo field conservation officer
heritage coast warden
wildlife control agent
conservation programmes officer
conservation officer
heritage coast ranger
environmental enforcement officer

Translation · descriptionNature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.