ISCO Occupation Group 2133.5 Ecologist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Ecologist: Ecologists carry out assessments of the health and distribution of organisms, namely people, plants, and animals, and the relationship between organisms and their environment. Ecologists usually have a specialisation area, e.g. freshwater, marine, terrestrial, fauna, and flora about which they conduct research and perform relating tasks.
Essential Skills
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Identify Plants Characteristics
- Manage Habitats
- Employ Habitat Survey Techniques
- Conduct Ecological Surveys
- Organism Taxonomy
- Conduct Ecological Research
- Ecology
- Biology
- Analyse Ecological Data
- Measure Trees
- Environmental Legislation
Optional Skills
- Create Training Materials
- Develop Environmental Policy
- Fish Anatomy
- Identify Training Needs
- Manage Aquatic Habitat
- Provide On-Site Training In Aquaculture Facilities
- Analyse Environmental Data
- Advise On Environmental Risk Management Systems
- Aquatic Ecology
- Ensure The Safety Of Endangered Species And Protected Areas
- Biosecurity
- Develop Aquaculture Strategies
- Speak Different Languages
- Molecular Biology
- Conduct Fish Mortality Studies
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Monitor The Farm Environmental Management Plan
- Assess Environmental Impact
- Conserve Natural Resources
- Botany
- Fish Biology
- Environmental Policy
- Develop Management Plans To Reduce Risks In Aquaculture
- Monitor Water Quality
- Manage Budgets
- Develop Outreach Training Plans
- Organise Training
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation
- Assess Environmental Impact In Aquaculture Operations
- Chemistry
- Apply Conflict Management
- Forest Ecology
- Deliver Online Training
- Manage Environmental Impact Of Operations
- Animal Biology
- Communicate In English In A Competent Way
- Control Aquatic Production Environment
- Promote Environmental Awareness
- Educate People About Nature
- Business Management Principles
- Conduct Environmental Surveys
- Assess Contamination
- Carry Out Training In Environmental Matters
- Develop Work Plans To Solve Problems
- Manage Environmental Management System
Alternative Names
- Environmental Scientist
- Aquaculture Ecologist
- Ecologists
- Wildlife Ecologist
- Conservationist Ecologist
- Conservationist Scientist