Forest and Conservation Technicians
O*NET Code: 19-4071.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
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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💼 Also Known As
Biological Science AideConservation AgentConservation OfficerConservation TechnicianField Technician (Field Tech)Forest TechnicianForester AideForestry Aid TechnicianForestry AideForestry Aide TechnicianForestry Technician (Forestry Tech)Grazing AideGrazing ExaminerNatural Resources TechnicianPark Technician (Park Tech)Range TechnicianResource TechnicianTimber AppraiserTimber Management TechnicianTimber Sale Preparation Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation Forestry Tech)
⚡ Skills (16)
Active Listening4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Speaking3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Time Management3/100
Monitoring3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Coordination3/100
Instructing3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (42)
🔥ESRI ArcGIS software
Geographic information system
🔥Facebook
Web page creation and editing software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
Web platform development software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Allegro Landmark
Map creation software
0Assisi Compiler
Data base user interface and query software
0Assisi Forest
Analytical or scientific software
0Assisi Inventory
Inventory management software
0Atterbury Consultants SuperAce
Data base user interface and query software
0Autodesk AutoCAD LT
Computer aided design CAD software
0Ben Meadows Yeoman Expedition
Map creation software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer graphics software
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Corel Presentation
Presentation software
0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Desktop publishing software
Desktop publishing software
0ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system
0Fire behavior modeling software
Analytical or scientific software
0Forest EcoSurvey
Data base user interface and query software
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Map creation software
0HARVEST
Analytical or scientific software
0Haglof Sweden AB TCruise Forest Inventory
Inventory management software
0JRP Consulting Plant Wizard
Data base user interface and query software
0JRP Consulting Survey Wizard
Data base user interface and query software
0LJI Technologies Lumberjack
Data base user interface and query software
0Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
Map creation software
0LoggerPC software
Analytical or scientific software
0PhoenixPRO Forest Activity Tracking
Data base user interface and query software
0Photogrammetric software
Map creation software
0Remote sensing software
Analytical or scientific software
0RockWare ArcMap
Map creation software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Traverse PC
Map creation software
0USDA Forest Vegetation Simulator FVS
Analytical or scientific software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Water Resource Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Agricultural Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Soil and Plant Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Conservation Scientists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Range Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Foresters
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Forest and Conservation Technicians → Soil and Plant Scientists
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (74% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (14)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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