These define the job areas. Pollution control is oriented to engineering and technology, but also to regulation and supervisory authority.
Many biologists enjoy regulatory work - making sure that laws are understood and enforced.
Conservation is oriented to jobs that have been held traditionally by biologists, with soil and water conservation as a notable exception. Pollution Control Air and water quality control Entry-level positions are usually classified as environmental technicians. Job tasks are to collect data, operate sampling equipment, and fill out reports. Unless you are on the lab side, you're probably on the road inspecting and collecting samples from streams, lakes, wastewater discharges, or air facilities. You may develop a schedule for sampling or use one given to you.