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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists - 19-1023.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Aquatic Biologist
Conservation Biologist
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist
Fisheries Biologist

Forest Wildlife Biologist
Habitat Biologist
Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Refuge Specialist
Zoologist

SOC Occupation Groups

19-0000	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-1000	Life Scientists
19-1020	Biological Scientists
19-1023.00	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Related Occupations

19-1011.00	Animal Scientists Bright Outlook
19-1013.00	Soil and Plant Scientists
19-1029.04	Biologists
19-1031.00	Conservation Scientists
19-1031.02	Range Managers
19-1032.00	Foresters
19-2041.00	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
19-2041.02	Environmental Restoration Planners
19-2042.00	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
33-3031.00	Fish and Game Wardens

Tasks

Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.
Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.
Collect and dissect animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.
Conduct literature reviews.
Coordinate preventive programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases.
Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.
Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
Perform administrative duties, such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.
Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease.
Raise specimens for study and observation or for use in experiments.
Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.