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Careers Outdoors and in Nature

Does the idea of sitting at a desk fill you with dread? Would you rather work outside, whether it's in nature, out in the elements or just somewhere you can be active? If so, you may enjoy a career working in the outdoors. These careers range in education, experience and pay, but chances are you won't ever have to sit in a cubicle!

On this page you can learn more about careers in the outdoors and where you can obtain training or educational experience. 
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​Want to learn more about other types of careers? Check out our "Careers by Interest Area" page here!
RIASEC Categories: Realistic, Investigative
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Explore Careers

  • Careers in the Great Outdoors
  • The 12 Best Jobs in the Outdoors
  • Careers in the National Park Service
  • Climbing 300-foot Wind Turbines for a Living (video)​​

Occupations by Education Level

Certificate / License
  • ​Tree Trimmer 
  • Electrical Lineworker
  • Wind Turbine Service Technicians
  • Solar Photovoltaic Installers​​
  • ​Forest Firefighter​​
  • Commercial Diver
  • Building Inspector
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
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AA Degree (Community College)
  • Precision Agriculture Technician
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​Bachelor's Degree
  • Park Naturalist
  • Fish & Game Warden
  • Geoscientist / Geologist
  • GIS Specialist / Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists
  • Agricultural Inspector
  • Natural Resources Manager
  • Land Resource Specialist
  • Landscape Architect
  • Petroleum Engineer​
  • Zookeeper
  • Marine Biologists and Wildlife Biologists​
  • Botanist

Local / Statewide Programs

  • Electrical Lineworker - Northwest Lineman College
  • Agriculture Programs - Butte College
  • GIS (Geographic Information Systems) - Butte College
  • ​Natural Resources Management - Butte College​
  • Geological and Environment Sciences - CSU Chico
  • Agriculture Programs - CSU Chico​

Get Experience Now!

You can get experience in this field in the following ways:
  • Join an organization such as 4-H or Future Farmers of America.
  • Take related CTE courses at your local high school, such as Agriculture. 
  • Reach out to a business or organization in the career area you are interested in and ask for information on what the job is really like and what type of education or experience is recommended. 

Explore Current Jobs

  • ​Indeed.com - Search for jobs in your area or state using keywords
  • Google.com - Search for jobs by category, location, employer, etc.

Career Videos

Farmers, Ranchers, Agricultural Managers
GIS (Geospatial Information Systems)
Agricultural Inspector
Commercial Diver
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
Petroleum Engineer

Continue Your Search!

  • ​Explore a library of job descriptions written by real people
  • Watch Career Videos​ to see what jobs might be right for you
  • Explore possible careers at the Career One Stop
  • Explore different Career Clusters 
  • ...And of course, you can always Google It!
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​Chico, CA 95928
530-879-7462 
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
  • Exploring Careers
    • Career Resources
    • Careers by Interest Area
    • RIASEC Types
    • Virtual Field Trips
    • Career Camps
    • For Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • State Programs
    • Overview of State Programs
    • CTE Online
    • DSPT
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
  • Learn More
    • About Butte County CTE
    • Local Schools & Partners
    • News & Updates
    • Our Success Stories
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
    • Staff Forms