Conservation Scientists

Does not pass

• Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $114M · waiting on a check

• Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.7% of the role's time · $87.0M

• Manage forage resources through fire, herbicide use, or revegetation to maintain a sustainable yield from the land.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.8% of the role's time · $69.9M

• Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.7% of the role's time · $69.5M

• Coordinate with federal land managers and other agencies and organizations to manage and protect rangelands.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $62.2M

• Study rangeland management practices and research range problems to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.9% of the role's time · $54.2M

• Tailor conservation plans to landowners' goals, such as livestock support, wildlife, or recreation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $53.3M

• Measure and assess vegetation resources for biological assessment companies, environmental impact statements, and rangeland monitoring programs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $52.8M

• Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $47.3M

• Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $45.1M · waiting on a check

• Maintain soil stability and vegetation for non-grazing uses, such as wildlife habitats and outdoor recreation.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $44.8M

• Regulate grazing, such as by issuing permits and checking for compliance with standards, and help ranchers plan and organize grazing systems to manage, improve, protect, and maximize the use of rangelands.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $43.9M

• Offer advice to rangeland users on water management, forage production methods, and control of brush.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $42.9M · waiting on a check

• Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $35.5M

• Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $35.2M · waiting on a check

• Study grazing patterns to determine number and kind of livestock that can be most profitably grazed and to determine the best grazing seasons.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $34.9M

• Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.9% of the role's time · $34.8M

• Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $34.2M · waiting on a check

• Plan and direct construction and maintenance of range improvements, such as fencing, corrals, stock-watering reservoirs, and soil-erosion control structures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $33.8M

• Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.8% of the role's time · $33.7M

• Plan and organize public events at the park.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $31.7M

• Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $31.5M

• Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $31.4M · waiting on a check

• Study forage plants and their growth requirements to determine varieties best suited to particular range.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $30.8M

• Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $28.3M

• Train staff on park programs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $27.0M

• Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $26.5M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Mediate agreements among rangeland users and preservationists as to appropriate land use and management.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $25.8M

• Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $25.2M

• Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $24.5M

• Manage field offices or involve staff in cooperative ventures.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $24.5M

• Plan and implement revegetation of disturbed sites.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $22.6M

• Develop technical standards and specifications used to manage, protect, and improve the natural resources of range lands and related grazing lands.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $22.4M

• Analyze results of investigations to determine measures needed to maintain or restore proper soil management.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $21.7M

• Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $21.4M

• Coordinate or implement technical, financial, or administrative assistance programs for local government units to ensure efficient program implementation or timely responses to requests for assistance.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $20.4M

• Respond to complaints or questions on wetland jurisdiction, providing information or clarification.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $20.2M · waiting on a check

• Compile or interpret biodata to determine extent or type of wetlands or to aid in program formulation.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $19.9M · waiting on a check

• Perform routine maintenance on park structures.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $19.6M

• Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $18.5M

• Visit areas affected by erosion problems to identify causes or determine solutions.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $18.4M

• Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $16.5M · passed by Gemini 3.1 Pro · the models disagreed

• Identify or recommend integrated weed and pest management (IPM) strategies, such as resistant plants, cultural or behavioral controls, soil amendments, insects, natural enemies, barriers, or pesticides.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $16.4M

• Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $16.0M · waiting on a check

• Provide information, knowledge, expertise, or training to government agencies at all levels to solve water or soil management problems or to assure coordination of resource protection activities.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $16.0M

• Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $15.8M

• Review grant applications or make funding recommendations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $15.5M

• Revisit land users to view implemented land use practices or plans.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $15.1M

• Develop methods for protecting range from fire and rodent damage and for controlling poisonous plants.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $14.6M

• Provide care for park program animals.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $14.2M

• Develop, conduct, or participate in surveys, studies, or investigations of various land uses to inform corrective action plans.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $11.8M

• Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $11.7M

• Review proposed wetland restoration easements or provide technical recommendations.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $11.3M

• Develop water conservation or harvest plans, using weather information systems, irrigation information management systems, or other sources of daily evapotranspiration (ET) data.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $9.8M

• Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $9.7M · waiting on a check

• Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $9.6M

• Develop soil maps.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $9.5M

• Review or approve amendments to comprehensive local water plans or conservation district plans.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 0.5% of the role's time · $9.2M

• Develop new and improved instruments and techniques for activities, such as range reseeding.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $8.9M

• Develop or conduct environmental studies, such as plant material field trials or wildlife habitat impact studies.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.4% of the role's time · $7.9M

• Initiate, schedule, or conduct annual audits or compliance checks of program implementation by local government.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $7.7M

• Review annual reports of counties, conservation districts, or watershed management organizations, certifying compliance with mandated reporting requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $6.6M

• Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $6.3M · waiting on a check

• Conduct fact-finding or mediation sessions among government units, landowners, or other agencies to resolve disputes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $5.1M