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Forest and Conservation Technicians

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.

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20 tasks5 core, 15 supplemental
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Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
Code
19-4071.00SOC 2018: 19-4071

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5 core tasks and 15 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.Core taskTask 5566Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.Core taskTask 5563Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.Core taskTask 5570Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.Core taskTask 5569Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.Core taskTask 21061Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.Supplemental taskTask 5571Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.Supplemental taskTask 5567Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.Supplemental taskTask 5564Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.Supplemental taskTask 5578Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.Supplemental taskTask 5576Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.Supplemental taskTask 5565Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.Supplemental taskTask 5572Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018
  13. Task 13. Develop and maintain computer databases.Supplemental taskTask 5574Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark, and roots to locate insect and disease damage.Supplemental taskTask 5581Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018
  15. Task 15. Measure distances, clean sightlines, and record data to help survey crews.Supplemental taskTask 5575Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2018
  16. Task 16. Issue fire permits, timber permits, and other forest use licenses.Supplemental taskTask 5573Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018
  17. Task 17. Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.Supplemental taskTask 5568Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018
  18. Task 18. Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.Supplemental taskTask 5577Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  19. Task 19. 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.Supplemental taskTask 5580Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2018
  20. Task 20. Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils.Supplemental taskTask 5579Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2018

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    O*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-4071
  3. License
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