What is Environmental Science?
Environmental science is the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment [syn: ecology, bionomics]
The systematic, scientific study of our environment as well as our role in it. highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0070294267/student_view0/glossary_e-l.html
Environmental science is the science of the interactions between the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment, including their effects on all types of organisms but more often refers to human impact on the environment.
| Agricultural Scientist | Ecologist | Forest Ranger |
| Agricultural Technician | Engineering Technician | Forester |
| Air/Water Quality Mgr | Environmental Analyst | Fund Raiser |
| Air Pollution Analyst | Environmental Consultant | Geographer |
| Architect | Environmental Educator | Geologist |
| Biochemist | Environmental Engineer | Geophysicist |
| Biologist | Environmental Engineering | Hazardous Waste Mgr |
| Biomedical Engineer | Environmental Health Spec. | Hydrologist |
| Biotechnologist | Environmental Lawyer | Industrial Hygienist |
| Chemical Technician | Environmental Lobbyist | Journalist, Author |
| Chemist | Environmental Nurse | Management Consultant |
| City Planner | Environmental Physician | Meteorologist |
| Civil Engineer | Environmental Planner | Microbiologist |
| Conservation Agent | Environmental Scientist | Natural Resource Spec. |
| Conservation Analyst | EPA Inspector | Conservationist |
| Consumer Safety Inspector | EPA Statistician | Occupational Safety Spec. |
| Earth Scientist | Fisheries Conservationist | Ocean Technician |
| Oceanographer | Pharmacy Technician | Range Manager |
| Outdoor Trip Leader | Project Manager | Resource Economist |
| Park Ranger | Public Health Veterinarian | Seismologist |
| Soil Conservation Tech. | Urban And Regional Planner | Wildlife Manager |
| Teacher | Photographer | Zoologist |
| Water/Wastewater Plant Operator |
| Summarize research findings | Attention to details | Analyze data |
| Perceive patterns & structures | Applying logic to problems | Evaluate data and results |
| Apply concepts | Utilizing formulas | Gather information |
| Apply knowledge creatively | Define problems | Assess risks |
| Use laboratory equipment | Precision and accuracy | Computer literacy |
| Technical writing | Organize and report data | Inform and explain |
| Written & Oral Reporting |
SIERRA Club: Hot Jobs for a Warming Climate
Environmental placement agencies http://www.etiprofessionals.com/
Environmental Jobs in NC www.ejobs.org/states/nc.html
EcoEmploy: Environmental Jobs and Careers
http://www.ecoemploy.com/
EH&S Careers http://www.ehscareers.com/
EnviroNetwork http://www.environetwork.com/
Earthworks http://www.earthworks-jobs.org
Green Dream Jobs http://www.sustainablebusiness.com
Greenbiz.com Joblink http://www.greenbiz.com/jobs
The Student Conservation Association-Internship and job listings
http://www.thesca.org
Pollution Online http://www.pollutiononline.com
Environmental Organizations Web Directory www.webdirectory.com
Enviornmental Protection Agency on-line internet recruitment system www.epa.gov/ezhire
Mike Pagel's comprehensive site http://www.uwsp.edu/career/jobsearchinfo/jobsrchbyfields/science.htm
Environmental Jobs and Careers http://www.ejobs.org
EnviroDirectory MidAtlantic & EnviroDirectory New England (environmental majors job searching tool) http://www.EnviroDirectory.com
Environmental Careers Bulletin http://www.eceajobs.com
Cyber-Sierra's Natural Resources Job Search http://www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/read.html
Internships http://www.oriononline.org/pages/ogn/ics.cfm
Texas A&M Wildlife and Fisheries Job Board-jobs and internships across the country, some international
http://www.wfsc.tamu.edu/jobboard/index.htm
Environmental Career Center http://environmental-jobs.com/
AWWA job listings http://www.vv-vv.com/awwa/U63848OR.cfm
Wetland related jobs http://www.sws.org/jobs
Water quality positions http://www.wef.org/careeropps
The Environmental News Network http://www.enn.com
Oceanography, Marine Science & Marine Biology http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/guide/career.html
And http://rileyguide.com/env.html#env
Career Guide: Nature & The Environment http://www.saludos.com/cguide/nguide.html
Careers That Care
http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/jobs/index.cfm
Outdoor Action Guide to Outdoor and Environmental Careers
http://www.princeton.edu/~oa/careeroe.html
Career Opportunities for Environmental Science Majors (from Rutgers Univ)
http://www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cswebpg/Menvironment.html
Envirolink http://www.envirolink.org/
Profiles of Environmental Careers
http://www.umanitoba.ca/student/counselling/spotlights/enviro.html
*Career Fields http://career.berkeley.edu/Infolab/CareerFields.stm
*Journal of Young Investigators Science Career Center http://www.jyi.org/SCC/Index.php
Professional Associations Links
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education http://www.aashe.org
National Environmental Health Association http://www.neha.org
Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/
Ecological Society of America http://www.esa.org/
Local Government Environmental Assistance Network http://www.lgean.org/
American Water Works Association http://www.awwa.org/
Society for Conservation Biology http://conbio.net
UNCW Post-Graduate Survey - coming soon
Environment News from MSNBC http://www.msnbc.com/news/environment_front.asp
About.com: Environmental Resources http://environment.about.com/newsissues/environment/
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