O*NET-SOC 19-1023.00

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Study the origins, behavior, diseases, genetics, and life processes of animals and wildlife. May specialize in wildlife research and management. May collect and analyze biological data to determine the environmental effects of present and potential use of land and water habitats.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Develop, or make recommendations on, management systems and plans for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.Core23957
Inventory or estimate plant and wildlife populations.Core1493
Inform and respond to public regarding wildlife and conservation issues, such as plant identification, hunting ordinances, and nuisance wildlife.Core18615
Organize and conduct experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings.Supplemental1499
Study animals in their natural habitats, assessing effects of environment and industry on animals, interpreting findings and recommending alternative operating conditions for industry.Core1492
Disseminate information by writing reports and scientific papers or journal articles, and by making presentations and giving talks for schools, clubs, interest groups and park interpretive programs.Core1496
Study characteristics of animals, such as origin, interrelationships, classification, life histories, diseases, development, genetics, and distribution.Core1497
Perform administrative duties, such as fundraising, public relations, budgeting, and supervision of zoo staff.Core1498
Check for, and ensure compliance with, environmental laws, and notify law enforcement when violations are identified.Core18616
Analyze characteristics of animals to identify and classify them.Core1494
Coordinate preventive programs to control the outbreak of wildlife diseases.Supplemental1501
Conduct literature reviews.Core23958
Prepare collections of preserved specimens or microscopic slides for species identification and study of development or disease.Supplemental1502
Collect and dissect animal specimens and examine specimens under microscope.Supplemental1504

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 26 examples in 14 categories, 13 Hot Technology

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Analytical or scientific software

Computer modeling software
HATPRO
SASHot Technology
Statistical software

Office suite software

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Data base user interface and query software

Database management software
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
Relational database software

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system GIS software
Geographic information system GIS systems

Mobile location based services software

Global positioning system GPS software

Spreadsheet software

IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Web platform development software

Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand

Object or component oriented development software

PythonHot Technology
RHot Technology

Customer relationship management CRM software

Salesforce softwareHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Research environmental impact of industrial or development activities.
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Research genetic characteristics or expression.
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Research diseases or parasites.
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Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Measure environmental characteristics.
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Assess compliance with environmental laws.
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Analyzing Data or Information

Analyze biological samples.
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Implement advertising or marketing initiatives.
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Thinking Creatively

Plan biological research.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect biological specimens.
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Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Coordinate safety or regulatory compliance activities.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise employees.
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Direct fundraising or financing activities.
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Manage organizational or project budgets.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.