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Employment Percentage
2.564102564
SOC ID
19-4071
SOC Title
Forest and Conservation Technicians
ONET ID
19-4071.00
ONET Concat ID
19407100
Median Salary
47367.47
EMSI Interest Area Term
Physical Sciences and Technologies
Ed Level High School
35.310001
Ed Level Certificate
4.57
Ed Level Some College
10.42
Ed Level Associates
34.889999
Ed Level Bachelors
14.82
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a high school diploma or less
Career 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.
Core Tasks
  • Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
  • Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
  • Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
  • Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
  • Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
Start Annual Earnings
33718.96
Top Annual Earnings
79855.85
EMSI Career Title Slug
forest-and-conservation-technician