Staff role
Forest / Conservation Tech
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.
O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Biological Science Aide; Forest Technician; Forestry Aide; Forestry Technician (Forestry Tech); Resource Technician; Timber Appraiser
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.
Knowledge
- Public Safety and Security
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- Geography
- Law and Government
- Mathematics
- Education and Training
- Mechanical
- Biology
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Computers and Electronics
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Information Ordering
- Written Comprehension
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Far Vision
- Visualization
- Written Expression
- Category Flexibility
- Selective Attention
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
- Manual Dexterity
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
- Originality
- Finger Dexterity
- Control Precision
- Multilimb Coordination
- Static Strength
- Trunk Strength
- Visual Color Discrimination
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