ISCO Occupation Group 2133.9 Nature Conservation Officer

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Nature Conservation Officer: Nature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.

Essential Skills

  • Ecology
  • Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation
  • Keep Task Records
  • Protect Wilderness Areas
  • Advise On Nature Conservation
  • Implement Biodiversity Action Plans
  • Report On Environmental Issues
  • Environmental Legislation
  • Manage Staff
  • Respond To Enquiries
  • Educate People About Nature
  • Conduct Research On Fauna
  • Assess Environmental Impact
  • Promote Sustainable Management
  • Conduct Research On Flora
  • Biology
  • Monitor Nature Conservation
  • Promote Sustainability
  • Analyse Environmental Data
  • Fire Prevention Procedures


Optional Skills

  • Work In Outdoor Conditions
  • Manage Contracts
  • Fish Biology
  • Animal Biology
  • Animal Welfare Legislation
  • Estimate Duration Of Work
  • Botany
  • Business Management Principles
  • Conserve Natural Resources
  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Ecological Principles
  • Monitor Wildlife
  • Support Volunteers
  • Applied Zoology
  • Wildlife
  • Investigate Pollution
  • Write Work-Related Reports
  • Coordinate Educational Programmes
  • Advise On Soil And Water Protection
  • Work Within Communities
  • Conduct Educational Activities
  • Manage Volunteers
  • Brief Volunteers
  • Natural Areas Maintenance
  • Educate Public On Fire Safety
  • Conduct Environmental Surveys
  • Ensure The Safety Of Endangered Species And Protected Areas
  • Analyse Ecological Data
  • Molecular Biology
  • Forest Ecology
  • Wildlife Projects


Alternative Names

  • Conservation Programmes Officer
  • Wildlife Control Agent
  • Countryside Ranger
  • Forester
  • Heritage Coast Warden
  • Environmental Enforcement Officer
  • Park Ranger
  • Zoo Field Conservation Officer
  • Heritage Coast Ranger
  • Conservation Officer
  • Fish And Game Warden


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