Forest and Conservation Workers

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Job Description: Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, and tree planters.

Forest and Conservation Workers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Static Strength, and Trunk Strength. Forest and Conservation Workers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Geography, Mathematics, and Biology and are skilled at Coordination and Monitoring.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Processing Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Getting Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Static Strength
  
Trunk Strength
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Control Precision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Far Vision
  
Near Vision
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Information Ordering
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Stamina
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Written Comprehension
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Depth Perception
  
Visualization
  
Selective Attention
  
Number Facility
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Written Expression
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Auditory Attention
  
Originality
  
Reaction Time
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Response Orientation
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Rate Control
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Memorization
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Sound Localization
  
Night Vision
  
Peripheral Vision
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Geography
  
Mathematics
  
Biology
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Administration and Management
  
English Language
  
Mechanical
  
Production and Processing
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Clerical
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Law and Government
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Transportation
  
Design
  
Education and Training
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Psychology
  
History and Archeology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Chemistry
  
Physics
  
Building and Construction
  
Communications and Media
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Telecommunications
  
Food Production
  
Foreign Language
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  

Wages

Pennsylvania
$45,170  
 
Michigan
$41,970  
 
Missouri
$39,570  
 
New York
$36,440  
 
Hawaii
$33,980  
 
New Jersey
$33,910  
 
Louisiana
$33,760  
 
Florida
$33,620  
 
Mississippi
$32,650  
 
Iowa
$32,610  
 
Virginia
$31,450  
 
Wisconsin
$31,370  
 
Texas
$28,920  
 
Oregon
$27,240  
 
Washington
$27,030  
 
New Mexico
$26,540  
 
Ohio
$26,440  
 
Nevada
$26,320  
 
North Dakota
$25,600  
 
South Dakota
$24,880  
 
Maryland
$24,850  
 
South Carolina
$24,430  
 
Montana
$24,300  
 
Illinois
$23,970  
 
Tennessee
$22,700  
 
Puerto Rico
$21,420  
 
California
$20,860  
 
Georgia
$20,780  
 

Skills

Coordination
  
Monitoring
  
Active Listening
  
Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Operation and Control
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Speaking
  
Time Management
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Learning Strategies
  
Writing
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Instructing
  
Operations Analysis
  
Active Learning
  
Negotiation
  
Troubleshooting
  
Science
  
Mathematics
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Equipment Selection
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Repairing
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Independence
  
Achievement
  
Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Cooperation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Initiative
  
Leadership
  
Attention to Detail
  
Self Control
  
Independence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Concern for Others
  
Innovation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Telephone
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Level of Competition
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Consequence of Error
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Contact With Others
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Degree of Automation
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Physical Proximity
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-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 Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-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 Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-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
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-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
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  

-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 Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
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-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-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 Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Telephone
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-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-

Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
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-

Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Time Pressure
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Time Pressure
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-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-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
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

- Importance Core-

Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  
Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
  
Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
  
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
  
Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
  
Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
  
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
  
Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
  
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
  
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  
Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
  
Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
  
Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
  
Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  
Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
  
Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
  
Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  
Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
  
Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
  
Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
  
Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
  
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
  
Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
  
Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  
Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
  
Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
  
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
  
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
  
Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
  
Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
  
Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
  
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  
Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  
Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
  
Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
  
Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
  
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
  
Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
  
Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  
Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
  
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
  
Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
  
Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
  
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  
Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  
Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
  
Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
  
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
  
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  
Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
  
Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
  
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
  
Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
  
Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
  
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
  
Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
  
Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
  
Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
  
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
  
Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
  
Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  
Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
  
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
  
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  
Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
  
Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
  
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
  
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
  
Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
  
Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
  
Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
  
Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
  
Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
  
Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
  
Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  
Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
  
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  
Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
  
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
  
Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  
Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
  
Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
  
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
  
Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
  
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
  
Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
  
Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
  
Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  
Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
  
Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
  
Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
  
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  
Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
  
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
  
Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
  
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
  
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
  
Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
  
Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
  
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  
Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
  
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
  
Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
  
Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
  
Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  
Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
  
Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
  
Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
  
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
  
Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  
Examine and grade trees according to standard charts and staple color-coded grade tags to limbs.
  
Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
  
Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
  
Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
  
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
  
Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
  
Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
  
Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
  
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
  
Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
  
Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  
Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
  
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush.
  
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
  
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
  
Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Maintain campsites or recreational areas, replenishing firewood or other supplies and cleaning kitchens or restrooms.
  
Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.
  
Provide assistance to forest survey crews by clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, or setting stakes.
  
Drag cut trees from cutting areas and load trees onto trucks.
  
Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools.
  
Operate skidders, bulldozers, or other prime movers to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated.
  
Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape.
  
Erect signs or fences, using posthole diggers, shovels, or other hand tools.
  
Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
  
Thin or space trees, using power thinning saws.
  
Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.
  
Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades.
  
Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using power saws or hand saws.
  
Sort and separate tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts and verbal instructions.
  
Maintain tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking or measuring efforts.
  
Explain or enforce regulations regarding camping, vehicle use, fires, use of buildings, or sanitation.
  

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
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 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
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
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 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
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)
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree