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 Elementary and Secondary Schools 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 1 | $39,229 |
| Direct Life Insurance Carriers | 1 | $130,395 |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 1 | $58,677 |
| Cattle Ranching and Farming | 1 | $74,776 |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | 1 | $68,370 |
| Administration of Conservation Programs | 1 | $54,080 |