What is a habitat conservation planner and how to become one

Key steps to become a habitat conservation planner

1. Explore habitat conservation planner education requirements

   Most common habitat conservation planner degrees

   Bachelor's

   74.3 %

   Master's

   17.1 %

   Associate

   8.6 %

2. Start to develop specific habitat conservation planner skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GIS	100.00%

3. Complete relevant habitat conservation planner training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New habitat conservation planners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a habitat conservation planner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real habitat conservation planner resumes.

4. Research habitat conservation planner duties and responsibilities

   • Resolve issues regarding logistics, repair cycles, materials returns and cross-contamination; manage all supply-chain relate escalated issues.
   • Collect GPS data in the field as needed.
   • Develop and deliver continuing education unit (CEU) approve training.
   • Collaborate with multiple partner organizations on a bi-state freight corridor study that seek to facilitate sustainable growth across a multi-county region.

5. Apply for habitat conservation planner jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a habitat conservation planner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams