Conservation Scientist is a Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) job with over 153 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Conservation Scientists are hired by companies in the Support Activities for Animal Production industry. The average H1B Conservation Scientists job lasts 958 days.
Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.
| Industry | Jobs | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Animal Production | 2 | $39,437 |
| Environmental Consulting Services | 2 | $76,534 |
| Support Activities for Forestry | 1 | $40,331 |
| Support Activities for Crop Production | 1 | $86,986 |
| Sugarcane Farming | 1 | $67,122 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | 1 | $65,291 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water | 1 | $41,101 |
| Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land | 1 | $49,587 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | 1 | $40,498 |
| Remediation Services | 1 | $43,659 |