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Forest and Conservation Technicians

(SOC Code : 19-4093)

in California

Compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts, under direction of foresters; 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, and help provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.

Employers are usually looking for candidates with a Associate degree .

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Wages for this occupation in California are not available.

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Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand")

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Total Job Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	6,800	7,100	300	4.4	8,520

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Possible Licenses Required and Issuing Authority

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License Title

License Authority

Certified Rangeland Manager (CRM)

Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
Professional Foresters Registration
http://bof.fire.ca.gov/professional_foresters_registration/

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Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List)

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Industry Title

Number of Employers in State of California

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

Management, Scientific, and Tech

34,677

3.4%

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Training Programs (click on title for more information)

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Program Title

Forest Technology/Technician

Forestry, Other

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.

Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.

Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires and maintaining recreational facilities.

Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.

Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.

Provide information about, and enforce, regulations such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety and accident prevention.

Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.

Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.

Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.

Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others` reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Systems Analysis - Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

Achievement - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

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