[Core] [95% incumbents] Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
  DWAs: Cultivate land.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
  DWAs: Advise others on management of emergencies or hazardous situations or materials.

[Core] [95% incumbents] Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
  DWAs: Patrol properties to maintain safety. | Patrol natural areas to ensure safety or enforce regulations.

[Supplemental] [95% incumbents] Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
  DWAs: Cultivate land.

[Supplemental] [95% incumbents] Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.
  DWAs: Create maps. | Record agricultural or forestry inventory data.

[Supplemental] [95% incumbents] Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.
  DWAs: Manage agricultural or forestry operations.

[Supplemental] [95% incumbents] Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark, and roots to locate insect and disease damage.
  DWAs: Inspect condition of natural environments. | Collect biological specimens.

[Supplemental] [95% incumbents] Issue fire permits, timber permits, and other forest use licenses.
  DWAs: Prepare documentation for permits or licenses.

[Supplemental] [95% incumbents] 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.
  DWAs: Advise others about environmental management or conservation.

[Core] [94% incumbents] Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
  DWAs: Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | Supervise scientific or technical personnel.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.
  DWAs: Record research or operational data.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
  DWAs: Manage agricultural or forestry operations.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.
  DWAs: Manage agricultural or forestry operations.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Develop and maintain computer databases.
  DWAs: Develop technical or scientific databases.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.
  DWAs: Survey land or properties. | Prepare maps.

[Supplemental] [94% incumbents] Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils.
  DWAs: Conduct research of processes in natural or industrial ecosystems. | Collect geographical or geological field data. | Collect environmental data or samples.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.
  DWAs: Manage agricultural or forestry operations.

[Supplemental] [93% incumbents] Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.
  DWAs: Advise others about environmental management or conservation.

[Supplemental] [92% incumbents] Measure distances, clean sightlines, and record data to help survey crews.
  DWAs: Survey land or properties. | Record research or operational data.

[Core] [91% incumbents] Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
  DWAs: Survey land or properties. | Prepare maps. | Record research or operational data.

[EMERGING:New] Develop contracts related to operations.

[EMERGING:New] Monitor environmental conditions such as temperature or humidity.

[EMERGING:New] Operate and manage drone technology for aerial surveys and mapping, wildlife monitoring, and forest health assessments.

[EMERGING:New] Write reports on forestry or conservation activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.79 lvl:3.67) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  English Language (imp:3.69 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.52 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Law and Government (imp:3.44 lvl:3.28) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Administration and Management (imp:3.35 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Geography (imp:3.35 lvl:4.12) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Mathematics (imp:3.28 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:3.26 lvl:3.43) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Biology (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Mechanical (imp:3.24 lvl:3.41) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.07 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.06 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Production and Processing (imp:2.85 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Communications and Media (imp:2.85 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:2.73 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  History and Archeology (imp:2.66 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.65 lvl:3.14) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Psychology (imp:2.62 lvl:2.13) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Transportation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.51) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Administrative (imp:2.58 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Physics (imp:2.58 lvl:2.46) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Design (imp:2.57 lvl:2.87) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Chemistry (imp:2.41 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Building and Construction (imp:2.36 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.32 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.07 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.87 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Food Production (imp:1.81 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.69 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.69 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.65 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.57 lvl:1.27) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Fine Arts (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Originality (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Stamina (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Reaction Time (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Depth Perception (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Memorization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Rate Control (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.50 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.40 lvl:3.93) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.33 lvl:4.92) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.24 lvl:4.53) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.15 lvl:5.07) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.13 lvl:4.87) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Getting Information (imp:4.08 lvl:4.61) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.08 lvl:5.21) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.99 lvl:3.96) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.97 lvl:4.87) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.86 lvl:4.46) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Processing Information (imp:3.84 lvl:4.07) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.82 lvl:4.02) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.82 lvl:4.45) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.82 lvl:4.24) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.80 lvl:4.19) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.80 lvl:5.02) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.77 lvl:5.08) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.67 lvl:3.69) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.64 lvl:5.14) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.59 lvl:3.99) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.57 lvl:4.05) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.55 lvl:4.46) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.54 lvl:3.64) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.51 lvl:3.97) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.50 lvl:3.71) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.43 lvl:3.81) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.42 lvl:3.86) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.41 lvl:4.10) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.39 lvl:3.51) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.39 lvl:4.05) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.37 lvl:3.87) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.32 lvl:3.46) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.30 lvl:4.01) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.19 lvl:3.61) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.07 lvl:3.20) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.39) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.96 lvl:3.23) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.93 lvl:3.91) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.69 lvl:2.90) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.47 lvl:2.38) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.35 lvl:2.50) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:2.39) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:1.81) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Integrity (imp:1.79) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.59) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.56) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.54) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.46) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.32) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Initiative (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Control (imp:1.25) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.02) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Dependability (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.95) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:0.89) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.87) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.86) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.79) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Sincerity (imp:0.78) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:0.62) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.50) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operation and Control (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Negotiation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:2.00 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 30,410
  annual_median    : $54,560
  annual_pct10     : $40,330
  annual_pct25     : $47,360
  annual_pct75     : $68,600
  annual_pct90     : $83,630
  annual_mean      : $59,060
  hourly_median    : $26.23

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : North Dakota ($68,600)
  lowest_state     : Missouri ($33,920)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.022x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (45 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   27,750  median: $  54,950
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      900  median: $  47,080
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      810  median: $  51,550
  Utilities                                emp:      390  median: $ 106,290
  Educational Services                     emp:      360  median: $  52,290
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      150  median: $  42,540

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   27,750  median: $  54,950
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      900  median: $  47,080
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      810  median: $  51,550
  Utilities                                emp:      390  median: $ 106,290
  Educational Services                     emp:      360  median: $  52,290
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      150  median: $  42,540

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T20:56:06.964649Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Conservation officer (similarity: 0.5455)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_officer
  QID: Q22923679
  Extract: A conservation officer is a law enforcement officer who protects wildlife and the environment. A conservation officer may also be referred to as an environmental technician/technologist, game warden, park ranger, forest watcher, forest guard, forest warden, forester, gamekeeper, investigator, wilder

  Title: Civilian Conservation Corps (similarity: 0.5806)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civilian_Conservation_Corps
  QID: Q1094508
  Extract: The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a government work relief program that ran from 1933 to 1942 in the United States for unemployed, unmarried men ages 18–25 and eventually expanded to ages 17–28, who volunteered amid widespread unemployment. The CCC was a major part of President Franklin D. R

  Title: Forest management (similarity: 0.4231)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_management
  QID: Q372561
  Extract: Forest management is a branch of forestry concerned with overall administrative, legal, economic, and social aspects, as well as scientific and technical aspects, such as silviculture, forest protection, and regulation. This includes management for timber, aesthetics, recreation, urban values, water

  Title: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (similarity: 0.4375)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Department_of_Conservation_and_Natural_Resources
  QID: Q7163704
  Extract: The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), established in 1995, is the agency in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania responsible for maintaining and preserving the state's 124 state parks and 20 state forests; providing information on the state's natural resources; and work

  Title: Joshy Mathew (similarity: 0.2553)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshy_Mathew
  QID: Q16185460
  Extract: Joshy Mathew an Indian film director in Malayalam cinema, started his career in 1984 as an assistant to renowned director P. Padmarajan. Now he is the Chairman of MACTA (Malayalam Cinema Technicians Association. In 1992 he made feature debut with Nakshatra Koodaram. Then followed Oru Kadankatha Pole

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data with detailed task descriptions and clear wage/employment statistics from BLS OEWS May 2025. Related occupations and career pathways are well-documented.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T16:16:05.256243+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,717
tokens_output        : 4,126
cost_usd             : $0.044460
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with closest semantic neighbors being Conservation Officer and Civilian Conservation Corps. The role represents a specific technical occupation that bridges conservation work and forest management.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Forest and Conservation Technicians provide technical assistance in the conservation of soil, water, forests, and related natural resources under the direction of foresters and scientists. They conduct field work including tree thinning, data collection, patrol activities, and supervising forest workers in propagation and harvesting operations. These technicians serve as the hands-on workforce that implements conservation programs and maintains forest health across public and private lands.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves patrolling forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage, inspecting trees and collecting plant samples to identify insect and disease issues. They operate mechanized equipment for tree thinning and spacing operations, while using manual tools and chemicals to control weeds and undergrowth. Much of their time is spent outdoors making decisions about tree selection for logging, drawing detailed access plans, and enforcing environmental protection regulations. They frequently communicate with supervisors and coordinate with forest workers, providing training on seasonal activities like planting seedlings or fire suppression techniques.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role combine strong practical problem-solving abilities with a genuine interest in environmental conservation and outdoor work. They possess excellent oral communication skills for training workers and interacting with the public about regulations and safety. The work attracts those with high dependability and attention to detail, as forest management decisions have long-term environmental consequences. Successful technicians demonstrate perseverance when working in challenging outdoor conditions and show cooperation skills when supervising diverse teams of seasonal workers.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (35.3%) or associate's degree (34.9%) in forestry, natural resources, or related field, with some positions accepting bachelor's degree holders (14.0%). Entry-level technicians typically receive on-the-job training in forest management techniques, equipment operation, and safety protocols. Many gain initial experience through seasonal work with government agencies or private forestry companies before advancing to permanent positions.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Forest and Conservation Technicians can advance to become Foresters, Range Managers, or Conservation Scientists with additional education and experience. Some move into supervisory roles as First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers, while others specialize in areas like fire prevention or environmental compliance. The role serves as a stepping stone to research positions or management roles in federal and state natural resource agencies.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 30,410 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $54,560 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $40,330 to $83,630 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. Geographic wage variation is significant, with North Dakota offering the highest wages at $68,600 compared to Missouri at $33,920, representing a 2.02x ratio. Government agencies provide the majority of employment opportunities (27,750 positions), followed by other services and professional/technical services sectors. The field shows stability given ongoing needs for forest management and environmental conservation across public lands.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role faces low automation risk due to the need for human judgment in complex outdoor environments and interpersonal skills for training and enforcement activities. While drone technology is emerging for aerial surveys and mapping, the core tasks of inspecting trees, making conservation decisions, and supervising workers require human expertise and physical presence in remote forest locations.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Foresters (19-1032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct advancement path requiring similar knowledge in geography, public safety, and forest management with higher education requirements.
    data: Listed as Primary-Short related occupation
    data: Similar knowledge domains in geography and public safety
    data: Job Zone 4 vs Zone 3 indicating advancement
  [task_similarity] Forest and Conservation Workers (45-4011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Overlapping work activities in forest operations, equipment usage, and conservation tasks but different supervision levels.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Shared tasks in tree thinning and forest operations
    data: Similar RIASEC Realistic orientation
  [skill_overlap] Environmental Science and Protection Technicians (19-4042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require critical thinking, monitoring, and data collection skills in environmental contexts.
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Shared skills in critical thinking and monitoring
    data: Both in science vertical with technical focus
  [knowledge_overlap] Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (33-2022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Strong overlap in public safety knowledge and forest patrol activities for resource protection.
    data: Primary-Short relationship
    data: Public safety knowledge importance 3.8
    data: Shared patrol and enforcement tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Agricultural Technicians (19-4012.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both share dominant Realistic orientation (R:6.53 vs similar patterns) and practical hands-on work with living systems.
    data: Primary-Long relationship
    data: Both have high Realistic RIASEC scores
    data: Similar equipment operation and cultivation activities

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['forest technician', 'conservation technician', 'forestry aide', 'forestry technician', 'natural resources technician', 'forest conservation', 'forestry tech', 'conservation aide']
  exclude_keywords : ['forester', 'scientist', 'researcher', 'manager', 'supervisor']
  title_patterns   : ['*technician', '*aide', '*tech', 'forestry*', 'conservation*']
  common_variations: ['forestry technician', 'forest tech', 'conservation tech', 'forestry aide technician', 'natural resource technician', 'field technician forestry', 'park technician', 'biological science aide']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'forest', 'equipment', 'conservation', 'management', 'resources', 'activities', 'control', 'operations', 'principles', 'forestry', 'includes', 'techniques', 'objects', 'environmental', 'technical', 'materials', 'ideas', 'body']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     42  0.01459  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:7%  inference:2%
tendency                   42  0.01459  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
forest                     31  0.01077  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:39%  inference:35%  wikipedia:26%
equipment                  25  0.00869  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
conservation               21  0.00730  inference            inference:52%  wikipedia:29%  onet_tasks:10%
management                 19  0.00660  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:37%  inference:26%  wikipedia:21%
resources                  17  0.00591  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  wikipedia:24%  inference:18%
activities                 17  0.00591  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  onet_tasks:29%  inference:18%
control                    16  0.00556  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:19%  inference:6%
operations                 16  0.00556  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:25%
principles                 16  0.00556  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
forestry                   13  0.00452  dwas                 dwas:38%  onet_tasks:31%  inference:23%
includes                   13  0.00452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  wikipedia:8%
techniques                 13  0.00452  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  inference:15%  wikipedia:8%
objects                    12  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
environmental              11  0.00382  inference            inference:45%  dwas:27%  onet_tasks:18%
technical                  11  0.00382  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:27%  dwas:27%  inference:27%
materials                  11  0.00382  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00382  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
natural                    10  0.00347  wikipedia            wikipedia:40%  dwas:30%  inference:30%
performing                  9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
programs                    9  0.00313  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  onet_dimensions:44%  inference:11%
maintaining                 9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  wikipedia:22%  onet_tasks:11%
public                      9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:22%
monitoring                  9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
problems                    9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needs                       9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
procedures                  9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
providing                   9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                 9  0.00313  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
fire                        8  0.00278  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:62%  inference:25%  wikipedia:12%
land                        8  0.00278  dwas                 dwas:62%  onet_tasks:12%  onet_dimensions:12%
research                    8  0.00278  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:12%
problem                     8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
rules                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
services                    8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
standards                   8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%