Forest and Conservation Technicians
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources · Natural Resources Systems
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $41,070; experienced workers reach $62,990. About 40 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.
- Employment change
- -3%
- Openings a year
- 3,900
- Employed in 2024
- 33,800
Typical entry education: Associate's degree
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
1 program, with the college that teaches each.
Skills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Active Listening3.8
- Critical Thinking3.4
- Reading Comprehension3.8
- Speaking3.5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.4
- Time Management3.3
- Monitoring3.6
- Coordination3.3
What the work is
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.
- Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
- Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
- Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
- Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
- Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less35%
- Certificate5%
- Some college10%
- Associate degree35%
- Bachelor's degree15%
Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.
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