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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
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Agricultural Engineers
Solve problems that are related to the way farms work. |
Agricultural Equipment Operators
Drive and control farm equipment, like tractors, balers, or tillers. |
Agricultural Graders and Sorters
Sort or classify raw food or other agricultural products. |
Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
Work to make sure farms are productive and the food produced on them is safe. |
Animal Breeders
Breed animals according to certain genetic traits. |
Animal Scientists
Conduct research on domestic farm animals. |
Biological Technicians
Assist biological and medical scientists in laboratories. |
Buyers and Purchasing Agents of Farm Products
Buy products from farms, either to process further, or to sell to another business. |
Clinical Research Coordinators
Manage all aspects of clinical research projects. |
Commercial Fishers
Use equipment to catch fish or other aquatic animals. |
Environmental Engineering Technicians
Apply principles of environmental engineering to operate and test equipment that is used to help the environment. |
Environmental Engineers
Design ways to prevent and control pollution. |
Environmental Science Technicians
Perform laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and find sources of pollution. |
Fallers
Use axes or chainsaws to cut down trees. |
Farm Animal Caretakers
Take care of farm, ranch, or water animals. |
Farm Equipment Mechanics
Repair and maintain large agricultural machinery. |
Farm Labor Contractors
Recruit and hire seasonal or temporary farm workers. |
Farmers and Ranchers
Coordinate the duties on farms, ranches, greenhouses, and other agricultural businesses. |
Farmworkers and Laborers
Plant or harvest vegetables, fruits, plants, or other crops. |
Food Scientists
Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to analyze foods. |
Forest and Conservation Technicians
Measure and improve the quality of forests, including preventing forest fires. |
Forest and Conservation Workers
Perform manual labor to maintain or protect forests, woodlands, wetlands, or rangelands. |
Foresters
Manage forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. |
Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors
Collect garbage or recyclables from containers and put them into a truck. |
Geological and Petroleum Technicians
Assist scientists in exploring and extracting natural resources, such as minerals, oils, and natural gas. |
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
Identify, remove, and dispose of hazardous materials. |
Hunters and Trappers
Hunt and trap wild animals. |
Log Graders and Scalers
Estimate how much marketable value a log has. |
Logging Equipment Operators
Drive tractors or other equipment to stack logs, pull stumps, or clear brush. |
Natural Sciences Managers
Coordinate activities in a variety of scientific fields, such as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, or statistics. |
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Feed, water, groom, bathe, and exercise pets and other nonfarm animals. |
Pest Control Workers
Apply chemical solutions to kill or remove pests from homes or businesses. |
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators
Apply chemicals to lawns or farm crops to kill weeds or pests. |
Soil and Plant Scientists
Research the breeding, production, and management of crops, trees, and plants. |
Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Directly supervise the work of agricultural, forestry, and fishing workers. |
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Cut away dead or extra branches from trees or shrubs. |
Water Resources Engineers
Water resources engineers design and manage systems that treat polluted wastewater, and deliver safe water for homes or businesses. |
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
Operate an entire system of machines to transfer or treat water. |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Study the characteristics and habitats of animals and wildlife. |