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- Interests
- Knowledge
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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: 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, fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.
Forest and Conservation Technicians spend a lot of their time Performing General Physical Activities. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Far Vision, Oral Expression, and Deductive Reasoning. Forest and Conservation Technicians are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Geography, English Language, and Education and Training and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Monitoring.
Work Activities
Performing General Physical Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Getting Information
Processing Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Thinking Creatively
Analyzing Data or Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Documenting/Recording Information
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Developing and Building Teams
Interacting With Computers
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Selling or Influencing Others
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Far Vision
Oral Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Near Vision
Visualization
Flexibility of Closure
Information Ordering
Category Flexibility
Written Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Trunk Strength
Depth Perception
Multilimb Coordination
Speech Recognition
Speech Clarity
Selective Attention
Visual Color Discrimination
Originality
Manual Dexterity
Static Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Response Orientation
Time Sharing
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Perceptual Speed
Fluency of Ideas
Extent Flexibility
Finger Dexterity
Spatial Orientation
Auditory Attention
Stamina
Speed of Closure
Rate Control
Glare Sensitivity
Memorization
Gross Body Coordination
Gross Body Equilibrium
Speed of Limb Movement
Dynamic Strength
Hearing Sensitivity
Wrist-Finger Speed
Peripheral Vision
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Enterprising
Social
Conventional
Artistic
Knowledge
Geography
English Language
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Mechanical
Transportation
Public Safety and Security
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Biology
Clerical
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Personnel and Human Resources
History and Archeology
Design
Psychology
Building and Construction
Production and Processing
Communications and Media
Chemistry
Sales and Marketing
Economics and Accounting
Philosophy and Theology
Physics
Sociology and Anthropology
Telecommunications
Therapy and Counseling
Medicine and Dentistry
Food Production
Foreign Language
Wages
Connecticut
$72,040
Massachusetts
$45,260
Alabama
$43,990
Kansas
$43,970
New York
$42,510
Louisiana
$41,750
Florida
$41,380
Arkansas
$40,720
Iowa
$40,100
Oklahoma
$40,090
Georgia
$39,650
Wisconsin
$39,610
Maine
$38,510
Hawaii
$38,480
North Dakota
$38,040
Maryland
$37,820
Illinois
$37,240
North Carolina
$36,080
Ohio
$35,710
Missouri
$35,650
Pennsylvania
$35,500
Texas
$35,390
South Carolina
$34,920
California
$34,920
Michigan
$34,910
Nevada
$33,520
Alaska
$33,310
Minnesota
$33,190
Kentucky
$32,050
Indiana
$31,350
Tennessee
$31,320
Virginia
$31,320
Washington
$31,320
Oregon
$31,320
New Mexico
$31,320
New Hampshire
$31,320
Arizona
$31,320
Colorado
$31,320
Idaho
$31,310
Montana
$31,310
Wyoming
$30,590
South Dakota
$29,860
Utah
$28,000
Nebraska
$27,990
Skills
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Judgment and Decision Making
Speaking
Active Listening
Management of Personnel Resources
Complex Problem Solving
Mathematics
Learning Strategies
Writing
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management
Instructing
Active Learning
Quality Control Analysis
Service Orientation
Systems Evaluation
Operation and Control
Systems Analysis
Persuasion
Operation Monitoring
Negotiation
Equipment Selection
Science
Management of Material Resources
Equipment Maintenance
Programming
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Management of Financial Resources
Operations Analysis
Technology Design
Installation
Work Values
Independence
Achievement
Working Conditions
Relationships
Support
Recognition
Work Styles
Dependability
Integrity
Initiative
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Cooperation
Independence
Self Control
Adaptability/Flexibility
Stress Tolerance
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Concern for Others
Achievement/Effort
Innovation
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Contact With Others
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Walking and Running
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Letters and Memos
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Standing
Freedom to Make Decisions
Frequency of Decision Making
Coordinate or Lead Others
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Time Pressure
Deal With External Customers
Consequence of Error
Physical Proximity
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Level of Competition
Duration of Typical Work Week
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Public Speaking
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Sitting
Degree of Automation
Exposed to High Places
Work Schedules
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Decision Making
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Time Pressure
Face-to-Face Discussions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Letters and Memos
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-No responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Time Pressure
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Face-to-Face Discussions
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Letters and Memos
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Time Pressure
Telephone
Face-to-Face Discussions
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Public Speaking
Frequency of Decision Making
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Letters and Memos
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Radiation
Telephone
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree