Natural Resources Technology Certificate - After Graduation

Future Careers

MHCC Career Coaches are here to help you explore your career options after graduation. Below are a few common paths graduates can pursue.

Park Naturalist

As a park naturalist, you will plan and organize public events and provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs, and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.

Range Managers

As a range manager, you will measure and assess vegetation resources for biological assessment companies, environmental impact statements, and rangeland monitoring programs. You will also maintain soil stability and vegetation for non-grazing uses, such as wildlife habitats and outdoor recreation.

Conservation Scientists

As a conservation scientist, your daily tasks will include advising land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions. You will also compute design specifications for implementing conservation practices using survey or field information, technical guides, or engineering manuals.

Fish and Game Wardens

As a fish and game warden, you will serve warrants, make arrests, and assist other local law enforcement agencies as required.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

In these roles, you will study the characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.

Foresters

As a forester, you are responsible for monitoring contract compliance and results of forestry activities to ensure adherence to government regulations. You will also plan and supervise forestry projects, such as determining the type, number, and placement of trees to be planted, managing tree nurseries, thinning forests, and monitoring the growth of new seedlings.

Forest and Conservation Workers

You will confer with other workers in these roles to discuss safety, cutting heights, or work needs.

Forest and Conservation Technicians

In these roles, you will thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks. You will also train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.

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Job Boards

Here are places to search for current openings at organizations that hire for your skill set.

• Conservation Job Board
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