How do they match: Forest and Conservation Technicians

  • Management Officer
  • Control Manager
  • Fire Management Officer
  • Growth Marketing Manager
  • Resource Management Officer
  • Resource Manager
  • Timber Management Technician

  • 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.

  • Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
  • Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
  • 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.
  • Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.

  • Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.