(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Forest and Conservation Technicians
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
96
|
Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs. |
96
|
Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections. |
92
|
Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires and maintaining recreational facilities. |
92
|
Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads. |
92
|
Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors. |
92
|
Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks. |
92
|
Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public. |
92
|
Perform reforestation, or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement. |
88
|
Provide information about, and enforce, regulations such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety and accident prevention. |
88
|
Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads. |
85
|
Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage. |
85
|
Measure distances, clean site-lines, and record data to help survey crews. |
81
|
Issue fire permits, timber permits and other forest use licenses. |
81
|
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. |
77
|
Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills. |
77
|
Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark and roots to locate insect and disease damage. |
73
|
Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs. |
69
|
Develop and maintain computer databases. |
46
|
Install gauges, stream flow recorders, and soil moisture measuring instruments, and collect and record data from them to assist with watershed analysis. |
38
|
Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases and soils. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
76
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
65
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
65
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
64
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
63
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
60
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
59
|
Getting Information
|
57
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
57
|
Processing Information
|
57
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
56
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
55
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
55
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
54
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
54
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
53
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
53
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
53
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
53
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
53
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
53
|
Thinking Creatively
|
52
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
51
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
51
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
51
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
51
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
50
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
50
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
49
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
48
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
45
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
44
|
Interacting With Computers
|
42
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
41
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
40
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
39
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
36
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
33
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
29
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
29
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
24
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|