Forest & Conservation Technicians

Also Called: Forest Technician, Forestry Technician

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$34,570

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Forest & Conservation Technicians do

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.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Forestry Conservation & Firefighting • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Commercial fishing nets
  • Reforestation equipment
  • Theodolites
  • Portable data input terminals
  • Measuring tapes

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Assisi Software Compiler
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Corel Presentation
Microsoft PowerPoint
Map creation software
ESRI ArcGIS software
Geomechanical design analysis GDA software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
customer service
management
Math and Science
geography

Education

  • 35% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 35% Associate's degree
  • 14% Bachelor's degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Forest & Conservation Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cartographers & Photogrammetrists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Environmental Engineering Technologists & Technicians

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Centennial Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Nampa, Idaho

  • Collbran Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Collbran, Colorado

ACT & College

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

  • Alabama A & M University

    Normal, AL

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Independence

Values

  • Independence
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Attention

This is what Forest & Conservation Technicians across the country typically make.

$16.62 / hour
$34,570 /year

Entry Level

$24.94 / hour
$51,880 /year

Median Level

$37.70 / hour
$78,420 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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