Ecologist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Ecologist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Conducting environmental site assessments.
Identifying wetland delineations, and coordinating threatened and endangered species management.
Processing, capturing and analyzing data.
Compiling technical reports and findings.
Planning and overseeing field work, and acting as in-field leader for junior staff and technicians.
Conducting habitat evaluations, including presence-absence surveys.
Collecting specimens.
Managing storm water run-off, and monitoring erosion control.
Monitoring construction projects.
Ensuring compliance with safety protocols and procedures.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Ecologist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Ecologist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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