Description
Research, plan, and implement wildlife conservation and habitat management to sustain native species, restore ecosystems, and balance biodiversity with human land uses.
- • Survey wildlife populations and habitat conditions for environmental assessments, impact statements, and monitoring programs.
- • Maintain habitat quality for wildlife by improving soil, vegetation, and water resources.
- • Mediate stakeholder agreements and resolve human–wildlife conflicts in land use and management.
- • Manage habitats using prescribed fire, invasive species control, and revegetation to support biodiversity.
- • Research conservation practices and address threats to sustain wildlife populations and ecosystem functions.
- • Advise landowners and communities on water management, habitat enhancement, and vegetation control to benefit wildlife.
- • Plan and direct habitat improvements, including wildlife-friendly fencing, nest structures, water sources, erosion control, and crossings.
- • Develop site-specific conservation plans aligned with landowner and community goals for wildlife and recreation.
- • Establish technical standards and protocols to manage, protect, and restore wildlife habitats.
- • Evaluate land-use practices, such as grazing, recreation, and forestry, to minimize impacts and improve outcomes for wildlife.
- • Plan and implement restoration and revegetation of degraded or disturbed habitats.
- • Assess native plant communities and select species mixes that support target wildlife and pollinators.
- • Develop methods to protect habitats from wildfire, pests, disease, and invasive species while maintaining natural processes.
- • Develop and test tools and techniques for wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration, and adaptive management.
- • Oversee compliance with wildlife protection regulations and guide land users to adopt habitat-conserving practices.
- • Coordinate with federal, state, tribal, and nonprofit partners to manage and protect wildlife and habitats.
Related specializations
Interview options
Interview options
Interviewee gender
Interviewee accent
Interview time
Source
Tasks & skills:
O*NET occupational data (work activities, skills, knowledge).
Learn more
Sources & Standards:
This site includes information from O*NET by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. Career Clutch has modified some of this information for student readability. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
Last reviewed: Jan 2026
