Occupation information for Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.
• Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.
• Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.
• Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.
• 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.
• Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.
• Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease.

Tools:

• Commercial fishing nets
• Entomological catching equipment
• Specimen collection container
• Sporting traps
• Water samplers

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Electronic mail software
• Geographic information system
• Spreadsheet software

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