Forestry Technician
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.
Educational Requirements
for Forest and Conservation Technicians
The typical entry level education for this occupation is a high school diploma or equivalent. Those with a associate’s degree have a competitive advantage in the labor market.
Knowledge
Examples of the knowledge needed for success in this occupation is listed below, in order of importance.
- Transportation: Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
- English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Geography: Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Skills
Examples of the skills needed for success in this occupation are listed below, in order of importance.
- Critical Thinking: Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
- Active Listening: Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
- Reading Comprehension: Reading work-related information.
- Judgment and Decision Making: Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
- Speaking: Talking to others.
Abilities
Examples of the abilities needed for success in this occupation are listed below, in order of importance.
- Near Vision: Seeing details up close.
- Oral Comprehension: Listening and understanding what people say.
- Deductive Reasoning: Using rules to solve problems.
- Far Vision: Seeing details that are far away.
- Information Ordering: Ordering or arranging things.
Detailed Work Activities
Examples of the detailed work activities involved with this occupation are listed below, in order of importance.
- Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
- Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
- Prepare maps.
- Survey land or properties.
- Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.