Conservation Scientists

# 223 overall · better than 74.4% of other jobs
1.7
Low to No Risk
5.6% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Emotional Intelligence
1/5
Physical Requirements
1/5
Forgivability
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Economic Incentive
3/5
Ethics
Given the combination of high creativity, human interaction, ethical concerns, and physical requirements, AI poses minimal risk of fully displacing conservation scientists in the near term. However, certain routine tasks could see some degree of automation.

Median Salary: $68,750

Traits: 171

37/100Consequence_of_Error
46/100Consequence_of_Error
23/100Consequence_of_Error
90/100Contact_With_Others
73/100Contact_With_Others
86/100Contact_With_Others
81/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
75/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
65/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
15/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
16/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
19/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
91/100Deal_With_External_Customers
72/100Deal_With_External_Customers
86/100Deal_With_External_Customers
6/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
6/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
8/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
42/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
43/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
33/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
31/100Degree_of_Automation
27/100Degree_of_Automation
1/100Degree_of_Automation
51/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
66/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
72/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
97/100Electronic_Mail
100/100Electronic_Mail
99/100Electronic_Mail
46/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
35/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
27/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
10/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
4/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
4/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
8/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
13/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
23/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
13/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
26/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
25/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
9/100Exposed_to_High_Places
6/100Exposed_to_High_Places
17/100Exposed_to_High_Places
44/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
41/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
38/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
8/100Exposed_to_Radiation
3/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Radiation
12/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
7/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
4/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
36/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
51/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
26/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
86/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
88/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
98/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
77/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
82/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
67/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
28/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
40/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
54/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
56/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
50/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
56/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
68/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
53/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
64/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
68/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
43/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
61/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
46/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
42/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
51/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
53/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
81/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
74/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
19/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
45/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
33/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
68/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
86/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
83/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
67/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
53/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
49/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
50/100Letters_and_Memos
67/100Letters_and_Memos
65/100Letters_and_Memos
41/100Level_of_Competition
48/100Level_of_Competition
43/100Level_of_Competition
75/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
72/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
71/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
45/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
44/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
61/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
9/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
7/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
9/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
62/100Physical_Proximity
48/100Physical_Proximity
46/100Physical_Proximity
51/100Public_Speaking
72/100Public_Speaking
38/100Public_Speaking
59/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
52/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
51/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
55/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
63/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
57/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
41/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
48/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
51/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
26/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
25/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
30/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
7/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
10/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
12/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
21/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
17/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
12/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
28/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
25/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
20/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
40/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
24/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
38/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
52/100Spend_Time_Sitting
54/100Spend_Time_Sitting
68/100Spend_Time_Sitting
35/100Spend_Time_Standing
52/100Spend_Time_Standing
38/100Spend_Time_Standing
44/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
40/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
39/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
33/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
32/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
36/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
77/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
72/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
85/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
92/100Telephone
90/100Telephone
93/100Telephone
58/100Time_Pressure
58/100Time_Pressure
48/100Time_Pressure
49/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
47/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
62/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
36/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
57/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
48/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
14/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
13/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
8/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
12/100Work_Schedules
25/100Work_Schedules
16/100Work_Schedules
83/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team
90/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team
73/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Conservation Scientists

Low to No Risk
17
Moderate Risk
0
High Risk
1
Extreme Risk
0
  • 2.1Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
  • 1.5Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
  • 1.5Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
  • 0.2Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  • 1Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  • 2.5Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  • 1Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  • 2.1Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  • 1.8Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  • 1.5Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  • 1.8Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  • 1.8Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  • 1.4Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.
  • 1.8Plan and organize public events at the park.
  • 1.5Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
  • 1.4Train staff on park programs.
  • 0.8Provide care for park program animals.

5.6% of Conservation Scientists tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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