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SPECIAL:
Careers for Students with Associate Degrees: 
Environmental, Natural Resources & Agriculture
All of the careers listed here are in high demand -
an associate's degree with the right classes will qualify you for
any of these jobs in environmental, natural resources & agriculture.
Click on the highlighted words to see what employers are looking for
in each job.
- Environmental Field Technicians conduct research to develop methods
of abating, controlling, or remediating sources of environmental pollutants,
utilizing knowledge of various scientific disciplines. Identify and
analyze sources of pollution to determine their effects. Collect and
synthesize data derived from pollution emission measurements, atmospheric
monitoring, meteorological and mineralogical information, or soil
and water samples.
- Instrument Technicians perform laboratory and field tests to monitor
environmental resources and determine sources of pollution, under
direction of environmental scientists. They also collect samples of
gases, soil, water and other materials for testing and may recommend
remediation treatment to resolve pollution problems.
- Regulatory Compliance Technicians inspect and investigate sources
of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance
with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.
- Agriculture and Horticulture Technicians lay out and complete detailed
drawings of agricultural machinery and equipment and test agricultural
equipment and techniques.
Technologies

Health & Biosciences
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