1. Environmental Science Career Field Marisa Workman Period 3

2. Career Field Summary  Environmental Science is an academic field that studies natural processes and the impact of humans on the environment  Includes jobs that involve making recommendations in order to improve the environment and its safety  Involves researching, analyzing, developing, and implementing plans  Certain jobs require analyzing and developing solutions to environmental problems

3. Types of Jobs  Product Development Managers  Climate Change Analysts  Environmental Technicians/Engineers  Environmental Scientists/Specialists  Environmental Science Teachers  Site Managers  Naturalists  Ecologists  Chemists

4. What you need to prepare  Most entry-level jobs require a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or another natural science  A Master’s degree is recommended for advancement in a job  Experience with computer modeling, data analysis, Microsoft Word and Excel is essential  Certain jobs may require you to know AutoCAD, CADKEY, and various other computer programs  Learning, writing, thinking, problem-solving, and speaking skills

5. Colleges/Programs that help train  Most colleges offer classes in natural sciences like biology, chemistry, and physics  Classes that cover Algebra, arithmetic, calculus, and geometry may be necessary  Environmental Science courses should also be taken  Training for computer programs like CAD software should also be completed for certain jobs

6. Future of the Field  The job outlook for the field is very positive and the projected growth of jobs ranges from 10% - 19%  Many companies are looking to hire people in this field  Median annual wages range from $40,000 - $130,000  Already thousands of jobs are being offered

7. Works Cited  "Environmental Science STEM Discipline." O*NET OnLine. National Center for O*NET Development, n.d. Web. 29 May. 2013..http://www.onetonline.org/find/stem?t=9&g=Go  Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and- social-science/environmental-scientists-and- specialists.htm (visited May 29, 2013).http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and- social-science/environmental-scientists-and- specialists.htm  "Career Opportunities for Majors in Environmental Sciences."Careerservices.rutgers.edu. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2013..