JobSOC 19-4071

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

6 programs

Natural Resources/Conservation, General03.0101
Environmental Science03.0104
Forestry, General03.0501
Forest Resources Production and Management03.0510
Forest Technology/Technician03.0511
Forestry, Other03.0599

02.

Draws on

Public Safety and Security3.8 of 5
English Language3.7 of 5
Customer and Personal Service3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.