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


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