ONET Occupations » 19-1032.00

Foresters

Manage public and private forested lands for economic, recreational, and conservation purposes. May inventory the type, amount, and location of standing timber, appraise the timber's worth, negotiate the purchase, and draw up contracts for procurement. May determine how to conserve wildlife habitats, creek beds, water quality, and soil stability, and how best to comply with environmental regulations. May devise plans for planting and growing new trees, monitor trees for healthy growth, and determine optimal harvesting schedules.

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Parachute skills

  1. Plan - Data (4.32)
  2. Supervise, manage - People (4.32)
  3. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  4. Consult - People (4.24)
  5. Speak - People (4.20)
  6. Develop, improve - Data (4.17)
  7. Study, observe - Data (4.16)
  8. Use my brain - Data (4.13)
  9. Use my intuition - Data (4.00)
  10. Solve problems - Data (4.00)
  11. Listen - People (4.00)
  12. Coordinate - People (3.96)
  13. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.88)
  14. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.88)
  15. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.86)
  16. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.86)
  17. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.86)
  18. Research - Data (3.86)
  19. Pay attention to details - Data (3.83)
  20. Program - Data (3.78)
  21. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.70)
  22. Imagine - Data (3.70)
  23. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.70)
  24. Follow through, get things done - People (3.64)
  25. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.63)
  26. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  27. Assess, evaluate, treat - People (3.62)
  28. Motivate - People (3.62)
  29. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.60)
  30. Operate, drive - Things (3.54)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Monitoring (4.25)
  2. Speaking (4.12)
  3. Critical Thinking (4.00)
  4. Coordination (4.00)
  5. Complex Problem Solving (4.00)
  6. Judgment and Decision Making (4.00)
  7. Systems Analysis (3.88)
  8. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  9. Time Management (3.75)
  10. Active Listening (3.62)
  11. Systems Evaluation (3.62)
  12. Management of Personnel Resources (3.62)
  13. Writing (3.50)
  14. Social Perceptiveness (3.50)
  15. Negotiation (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.25)
  2. Deductive Reasoning (4.13)
  3. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (4.00)
  5. Written Comprehension (3.88)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  7. Category Flexibility (3.75)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.75)
  9. Originality (3.63)
  10. Information Ordering (3.63)
  11. Near Vision (3.63)
  12. Speech Recognition (3.63)
  13. Written Expression (3.50)
  1. Cooperation (4.31)
  2. Independence (4.07)
  3. Dependability (3.99)
  4. Integrity (3.89)
  5. Initiative (3.87)
  6. Attention to Detail (3.83)
  7. Persistence (3.64)
  8. Self Control (3.63)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.58)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Documenting/Recording Information (4.38)
  2. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.32)
  3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.32)
  4. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.26)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.24)
  6. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.20)
  7. Processing Information (4.17)
  8. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (4.17)
  9. Getting Information (4.16)
  10. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.03)
  11. Performing General Physical Activities (4.01)
  12. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.96)
  13. Analyzing Data or Information (3.86)
  14. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.86)
  15. Interacting With Computers (3.78)
  16. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.74)
  17. Thinking Creatively (3.70)
  18. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.62)
  19. Developing Objectives and Strategies (3.60)
  20. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.55)
  21. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.54)
  1. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (4.38)
  2. Plan Forestation, Reforestation, Or Range Revegetation Projects (4.32)
  3. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (4.32)
  4. Plan Construction Of Structures Or Facilities (4.32)
  5. Determine Best Method For Attacking Fire (4.32)
  6. Make Decisions (4.32)
  7. Observe Fire To Note Changing Conditions (4.26)
  8. Confer With Research Personnel (4.24)
  9. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.24)
  10. Make Presentations (4.20)
  11. Confer With Scientists (4.20)
  12. Communicate Technical Information (4.20)
  13. Classify Plants, Animals, Or Other Natural Phenomena (4.17)
  14. Develop Tables Depicting Data (4.17)
  15. Read Maps (4.16)
  16. Read Measuring Or Metering Devices Used In Forestry (4.16)
  17. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.16)
  18. Collect Statistical Data (4.16)
  19. Adhere To Safety Procedures (4.03)
  20. Ensure Compliance With Government Regulations (4.03)
  21. Control And Extinguish Municipal Or Forest Fires (4.01)
  22. Negotiate Business Contracts (3.86)
  23. Analyze Forest Conditions To Determine Reasons For Species Prevalence (3.86)
  24. Perform Statistical Analysis (3.86)
  25. Analyze Biological Research, Test, Or Analysis Data (3.86)
  26. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (3.86)
  27. Negotiate Term Of Sale Or Services With Customer (3.86)
  28. Analyze Financial Data (3.86)
  29. Analyze Ecosystem Data (3.86)
  30. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (3.86)
  31. Perform General Financial Analysis (3.86)
  32. Analyze Adaptability Of Tree Species To New Environmental Conditions (3.86)
  33. Use Spreadsheet Software (3.78)
  34. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (3.78)
  35. Develop Or Maintain Databases (3.78)
  36. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (3.78)
  37. Use Relational Database Software (3.78)
  38. Recognize Plant Diseases (3.74)
  39. Recognize Tree Or Forest Plant Species (3.74)
  40. Recognize Wood Species Characteristics (3.74)
  41. Identify Plant Characteristics (3.74)
  42. Develop Scientific Or Mathematical Hypotheses, Theories, Or Laws (3.70)
  43. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.62)
  44. Direct And Coordinate Fire Prevention And Suppression Activities (3.62)
  45. Direct Implementation Of New Procedures, Policies, Or Programs (3.62)
  46. Direct Construction Of Recreation Facilities Or Fire Safety Features (3.62)
  47. Direct Loading Of Fire Suppression Equipment (3.62)
  48. Direct And Coordinate Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.62)
  49. Write Business Project Or Bid Proposals (3.60)
  50. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (3.60)
  51. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (3.60)