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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.7508/2018
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.7508/2018
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a3.3808/2018
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e3.2508/2018
Speaking2.A.1.d3.2508/2018
Time Management2.B.5.a3.2508/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.7508/2018
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.7508/2018
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.7508/2018
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7508/2018
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6208/2018
Inductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.53.6208/2018

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.Core9508/2018
Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.Core9408/2018
Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.Core9508/2018
Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.Core9508/2018
Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.Core9108/2018

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.5311/2023
Conventional4.711/2023
Investigative4.3911/2023
Social2.8211/2023
Enterprising2.4611/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.