Environmental Sciences Associate in Arts
Career Prospects
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Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
14,619 Environmental Compliance Inspectors are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 1.5% over the next four years.
Apply theory and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test, and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental problems, including waste treatment and site remediation, under the direction of engineering staff or scientists. May assist in the development of environmental remediation devices.
193 Environmental Engineering Technicians are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 4.1% over the next four years.
Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
184 Range Managers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.8% over the next four years.
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
184 Park Naturalists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.8% over the next four years.
Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's 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.
55 Foresters are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 9.1% over the next four years.
Conduct research or perform investigation for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or public health. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.
1,119 Environmental Scientists and Specialists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 4.6% over the next four years.
