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Forest and Conservation Technicians

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$54,310	4000	1.7%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$54,310

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

4000

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

1.7%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)

Related Work Experience: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

On-the-Job Training: Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year

Detailed Work Activities

Survey land or properties.
Prepare maps.
Record research or operational data.
Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
Create maps.
Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
Cultivate land.
Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
Survey land or properties.
Prepare maps.
Patrol properties to maintain safety.
Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.
Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
Record research or operational data.
Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.
Develop technical or scientific databases.
Survey land or properties.
Record research or operational data.
Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
Cultivate land.
Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
Collect geographical or geological field data.
Collect environmental data or samples.
Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
Inspect condition of natural environments.
Collect biological specimens.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.
Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.
Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.
Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.
Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.
Develop and maintain computer databases.
Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark, and roots to locate insect and disease damage.
Measure distances, clean sightlines, and record data to help survey crews.
Issue fire permits, timber permits, and other forest use licenses.
Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.
Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.
Provide technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys, or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.
Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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