Standard Occupational Classification System Item

Group Detailed
Code 19-1031
Title Conservation Scientists
Definition Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering. Excludes Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (19-1023) and Foresters (19-1032)." Detailed,19-1032,Foresters,"Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timbers 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." Broad,19-1040,Medical Scientists, Detailed,19-1041,Epidemiologists,"Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control." Detailed,19-1042,"Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
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