ONET Occupations » 45-4011.00

Forest and Conservation Workers

Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, and tree planters.

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Parachute skills

  1. Coordinate - People (3.96)
  2. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.93)
  3. Pay attention to details - Data (3.89)
  4. Interpret, speak, or read a foreign language - People (3.88)
  5. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  6. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.88)
  7. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.88)
  8. Operate, drive - Things (3.85)
  9. Supervise, manage - People (3.77)
  10. Use my brain - Data (3.70)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.66)
  12. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.66)
  13. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.63)
  14. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.62)
  15. Control, expedite things - Things (3.59)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. There are currently no ONET skills.
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  1. Dependability (4.51)
  2. Integrity (4.19)
  3. Cooperation (4.17)
  4. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.98)
  5. Initiative (3.96)
  6. Leadership (3.93)
  7. Attention to Detail (3.89)
  8. Self Control (3.87)
  9. Independence (3.78)
  10. Analytical Thinking (3.70)
  11. Concern for Others (3.66)
  12. Innovation (3.63)
  13. Stress Tolerance (3.61)
  14. Achievement/Effort (3.59)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.12)
  2. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.09)
  3. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.96)
  4. Performing General Physical Activities (3.95)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.93)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.88)
  7. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.85)
  8. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.78)
  9. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (3.77)
  10. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.70)
  11. Training and Teaching Others (3.62)
  12. Handling and Moving Objects (3.59)
  13. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.55)
  14. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.54)
  1. Load, Unload, Or Stack Containers, Materials, Or Products (3.95)
  2. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.95)
  3. Clean Rooms Or Work Areas (3.95)
  4. Plant, Cultivate, Or Harvest Crops, Including Aquaculture (3.95)
  5. Grade, Classify, Or Sort Products According To Specifications (3.88)
  6. Identify Crop Characteristics (3.88)
  7. Identify Diseased, Weak Or Undesirable Trees (3.88)
  8. Understand Second Language (3.88)
  9. Recognize Plant Diseases (3.88)
  10. Recognize Tree Or Forest Plant Species (3.88)
  11. Recognize Wood Species Characteristics (3.88)
  12. Use Portable Hand Spray Equipment (3.59)
  13. Use Herbicides, Fertilizers, Pesticides Or Related Products (3.59)
  14. Package Goods For Shipment Or Storage (3.59)