High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in geology, engineering, or environmental studies

Many obtain Master's Degree in environmental chemistry or environmental ecology

Work more than 40 hours per week.

Work a regular, set schedule.

May travel to conferences or to sites

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS will:

Use computers

Work both indoors and outdoors

Have strong communications skills

Study environmental problems

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS frequently:

Sit for long periods of time.

; It is important that ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS be able to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.

See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.

Understand the speech of another person.

See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.