ONET Occupations » 19-4093.00

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, fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.25)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.20)
  3. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.08)
  4. Study, observe - Data (4.04)
  5. Listen - People (4.04)
  6. Follow through, get things done - People (3.76)
  7. Use my brain - Data (3.75)
  8. Speak - People (3.73)
  9. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.71)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.71)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.71)
  12. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.69)
  13. Develop, improve - Data (3.68)
  14. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.68)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  16. Program - Data (3.62)
  17. Plan - Data (3.62)
  18. Use my intuition - Data (3.56)
  19. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.54)
  20. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)
  21. Communicate well, in person - People (3.50)
  22. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  2. Active Listening (3.62)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.62)
  2. Deductive Reasoning (3.62)
  3. Near Vision (3.62)
  4. Written Comprehension (3.50)
  5. Oral Expression (3.50)
  6. Problem Sensitivity (3.50)
  7. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  8. Information Ordering (3.50)
  9. Far Vision (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.32)
  2. Integrity (4.27)
  3. Initiative (4.24)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.20)
  5. Leadership (4.08)
  6. Cooperation (4.04)
  7. Self Control (4.04)
  8. Independence (4.04)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.96)
  10. Stress Tolerance (3.80)
  11. Persistence (3.76)
  12. Analytical Thinking (3.73)
  13. Concern for Others (3.71)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.68)
  15. Innovation (3.54)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.25)
  2. Performing General Physical Activities (4.19)
  3. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.12)
  4. Getting Information (4.04)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.92)
  6. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.73)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (3.72)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.71)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.69)
  10. Training and Teaching Others (3.69)
  11. Processing Information (3.68)
  12. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.64)
  13. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.62)
  14. Interacting With Computers (3.62)
  15. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.56)
  1. Control And Extinguish Municipal Or Forest Fires (4.19)
  2. Plant, Cultivate, Or Harvest Crops, Including Aquaculture (4.19)
  3. Read Surveying Instruments To Measure Property (4.04)
  4. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.04)
  5. Obtain Technical Support Instructions From Scientists Or Engineers (4.04)
  6. Collect Statistical Data (4.04)
  7. Obtain Land Survey Data Using Surveying Instruments (4.04)
  8. Read Maps (4.04)
  9. Collect Geographic Or Physical Data (4.04)
  10. Read Measuring Or Metering Devices Used In Forestry (4.04)
  11. Determine Best Method For Attacking Fire (3.92)
  12. Communicate Technical Information (3.73)
  13. Make Presentations (3.73)
  14. Record Test Results, Test Procedures, Or Inspection Data (3.72)
  15. Adhere To Safety Procedures (3.71)
  16. Oversee Work Progress To Verify Safety Or Conformance To Standards (3.71)
  17. Determine Negligence Or Violation Of Laws Or Regulations (3.71)
  18. Ensure Compliance With Government Regulations (3.71)
  19. Perform Safety Inspections In Agricultural, Forestry, Or Fishing Setting (3.71)
  20. Conduct Training For Personnel (3.69)
  21. Work As A Team Member (3.69)
  22. Develop Tables Depicting Data (3.68)
  23. Classify Plants, Animals, Or Other Natural Phenomena (3.68)
  24. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.68)
  25. Estimate Standing Timber Or Future Growth (3.64)
  26. Plan Forestation, Reforestation, Or Range Revegetation Projects (3.62)
  27. Develop Or Maintain Databases (3.62)
  28. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (3.62)
  29. Use Relational Database Software (3.62)
  30. Use Spreadsheet Software (3.62)
  31. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (3.62)
  32. Plan Or Organize Work (3.62)
  33. Recognize Tree Or Forest Plant Species (3.56)
  34. Recognize Wood Species Characteristics (3.56)
  35. Identify Diseased, Weak Or Undesirable Trees (3.56)
  36. Identify Plant Characteristics (3.56)
  37. Recognize Plant Diseases (3.56)