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- ISBN: 9780071476119 | 0071476113
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 4/6/2007
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
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 | |
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Resumes, application forms, cover letters, and interviews | |
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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 | |
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Technical certificate programs | |
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Bachelor's degree programs: professional career preparation | |
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Environmental studies programs | |
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Graduate school | |
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Extracurricular environmental experience | |
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Professional society membership and certification | |
Funding your education | |
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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 | |
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Meteorologist | p. 59 |
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Meteorological Technician | p. 65 |
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Air Pollution Control Technician | p. 69 |
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Civil Engineer | p. 75 |
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Groundwater Professional | p. 81 |
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Water Pollution Control Technician | p. 87 |
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Energy and Resource Engineering | p. 93 |
A closer look at energy and resource engineering | |
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Transportation Professional | p. 101 |
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Petroleum Engineer | p. 109 |
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Electrical and Electronics Engineer | p. 115 |
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Electric Power Generation Technician | p. 121 |
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Mechanical Engineer | p. 125 |
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Energy Management Technician | p. 131 |
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Planning and Design | p. 137 |
A closer look at planning and design | |
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The planning profession | |
Planning-related professions | |
The design professional | |
Design-related professions | |
Planner | p. 147 |
City planner | |
Regional planner | |
State planner | |
Federal planner | |
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Architect | p. 155 |
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Landscape Architect | p. 159 |
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Design Technician | p. 163 |
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Surveyor and Mapping Scientist | p. 167 |
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Survey and Mapping Technician | p. 173 |
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Forestry and Outdoor Recreation | p. 177 |
Introduction | |
Professions related to forestry and outdoor recreation | |
Background and recent history of U.S. conservation work | |
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Forester | p. 185 |
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Forestry Technician | p. 189 |
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Range Manager/Rangeland Specialist | p. 193 |
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Soil Scientist | p. 197 |
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Park Ranger | p. 203 |
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Recreation Worker | p. 209 |
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Biological and Life Sciences | p. 213 |
History of the biological and life sciences | |
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Biologist | p. 221 |
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Wildlife Manager/Wildlife Biologist | p. 227 |
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Oceanographer | p. 233 |
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Chemist | p. 239 |
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Toxicologist | p. 245 |
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Science Technician | p. 251 |
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Agricultural and Animal Sciences | p. 257 |
Introduction | |
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History of agriculture in the United States | |
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Agronomist | p. 265 |
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Agricultural Engineer | p. 271 |
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Agricultural Technician | p. 275 |
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Botanist | p. 279 |
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Horticulturist | p. 285 |
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Entomologist | p. 291 |
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Animal Scientist | p. 295 |
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Veterinarian | p. 299 |
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Veterinarian Technician | p. 305 |
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Waste Management and Environmental Site Assessment | p. 311 |
History of waste management and environmental site assessment | |
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The rise of the environmental site assessment and remediation profession | |
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Environmental Risk Manager/Site Assessor | p. 319 |
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Solid Waste Management Professional | p. 323 |
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Hazardous Waste Management Professional | p. 329 |
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Waste Management Technician | p. 335 |
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Environmental Engineer | p. 339 |
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