O*NET-SOC 19-4071.00

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

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.Core5566
Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.Supplemental5571
Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.Supplemental5567
Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.Supplemental5564
Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.Supplemental5578
Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.Core5563
Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.Supplemental5576
Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.Supplemental5565
Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.Supplemental5572
Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.Core5570
Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.Core5569
Develop and maintain computer databases.Supplemental5574
Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark, and roots to locate insect and disease damage.Supplemental5581
Measure distances, clean sightlines, and record data to help survey crews.Supplemental5575
Issue fire permits, timber permits, and other forest use licenses.Supplemental5573
Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.Core21061
Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.Supplemental5568
Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.Supplemental5577
Provide technical support to forestry research programs in areas such as tree improvement, seed orchard operations, insect and disease surveys, or experimental forestry and forest engineering research.Supplemental5580
Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils.Supplemental5579

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 38 examples in 15 categories, 9 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Map creation software

Allegro Landmark
Ben Meadows Yeoman Expedition
Geomechanical design analysis GDA software
Leica Geosystems ERDAS IMAGINE
Photogrammetric software
RockWare ArcMap
Traverse PC

Data base user interface and query software

Assisi Compiler
Atterbury Consultants SuperAce
Database software
Forest EcoSurvey
JRP Consulting Plant Wizard
JRP Consulting Survey Wizard
LJI Technologies Lumberjack
Microsoft AccessHot Technology
PhoenixPRO Forest Activity Tracking

Analytical or scientific software

Assisi Forest
Fire behavior modeling software
HARVEST
LoggerPC software
Remote sensing software
USDA Forest Vegetation Simulator FVS

Inventory management software

Assisi Inventory
Haglof Sweden AB TCruise Forest Inventory

Computer aided design CAD software

Autodesk AutoCAD LT

Graphics or photo imaging software

Computer graphics software

Presentation software

Corel Presentation
Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Geographic information system

ESRI ArcGIS softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
ESRI ArcView
Geographic information system GIS systemsIn Demand

Web page creation and editing software

FacebookHot Technology

Web platform development software

Microsoft Active Server Pages ASPHot Technology

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Getting Information

Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.
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Patrol properties to maintain safety.
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Inspect condition of natural environments.
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Survey land or properties.
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Thinking Creatively

Develop technical or scientific databases.
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Prepare maps.
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Create maps.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Cultivate land.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Collect biological specimens.
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Collect geographical or geological field data.
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Collect environmental data or samples.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Record research or operational data.
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Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.
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Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.
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Training and Teaching Others

Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
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Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
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Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 20

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Level mix

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.