Conservation Officer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Conservation Officer:

  • Graduate degree in environmental, life and urban and land studies.
  • Have good administrative and IT skills
  • Communicate effectively through talks and presentations
  • Produce literature such as leaflets
  • Be confident in leading walks
  • Have some knowledge of geographical information systems (GIS).

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Conservation Officer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Conservation Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.