How To Become a Soil and Water Conservationist

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Soil and Water Conservationists

Soil and Water Conservationists plan or develop coordinated practices for soil erosion control, soil or water conservation, or sound land use.

Salary
$69020
Becoming One
Hard
Education
Bachelor's degree
Job Satisfaction
Job Growth
Low

Personality
Interest Match



What degree do you need

Recommended degree level

Bachelor’s Degree

We did a survey to ask other Soil and Water Conservationists what degree they had when they became a Soil and Water Conservationist. Here are the results.
Bachelor’s Degree
66.67%


Associate’s Degree
14.29%


Master’s Degree
9.52%


One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Soil and Water Conservationists or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Soil and Water Conservationists what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Range Science and Management
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management

Soil and water conservationists typically need a bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related field, such as agricultural science, rangeland management, or environmental science. Employers seek applicants who have degrees from programs that are accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and other organizations.



How hard is it

Difficulty
Hard

You will need a considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Soil and Water Conservationist. For example, an accountant must complete 4 years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. These careers usually involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Similar careers include sales managers, database administrators, chemists, and art directors.


Related work experience required
2 to 4 years

2 to 4 years
33.33%


6 months to 1 year
23.81%


None
14.29%


Job training
1 to 2 years

1 to 2 years
33.33%


6 months to 1 year
28.57%


3 to 6 months
14.29%



License and certifications

Do you need any license or certification
Recommended but not required

16 states sponsor some type of credentialing process for foresters. Alabama, California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire have licensing laws. Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina have laws requiring registration for Soil and Water Conservationists. Michigan, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and West Virginia have laws about voluntary registration. Licensing and registration requirements both usually require a 4-year degree in forestry and several years of forestry work experience. Candidates who want a license also may be required to pass an exam.


Skills required

We asked other Soil and Water Conservationists if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

1. Reading Comprehension what does this mean
2. Active Listening what does this mean
3. Writing what does this mean
4. Speaking what does this mean
5. Critical Thinking what does this mean

= Hot in-demand that most employers are looking for


Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Soil and Water Conservationists are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

1. Customer and Personal Service what does this mean
2. English Language what does this mean
3. Biology what does this mean
4. Engineering and Technology what does this mean
5. Geography what does this mean


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