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Forest and Conservation Technicians: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 20 tasks, including 5 marked Core and 15 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2018.
20 tasks shown
Core · Task 5566 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
Core · Task 5563 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
Core · Task 5570 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
Core · Task 5569 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
Core · Task 21061 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
Supplemental · Task 5571 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Keep records of the amount and condition of logs taken to mills.
Supplemental · Task 5567 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
Supplemental · Task 5564 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Monitor activities of logging companies and contractors.
Supplemental · Task 5578 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
Supplemental · Task 5576 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Plan and supervise construction of access routes and forest roads.
Supplemental · Task 5565 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.
Supplemental · Task 5572 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Supervise forest nursery operations, timber harvesting, land use activities such as livestock grazing, and disease or insect control programs.
Supplemental · Task 5574 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Develop and maintain computer databases.
Supplemental · Task 5581 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Inspect trees and collect samples of plants, seeds, foliage, bark, and roots to locate insect and disease damage.
Supplemental · Task 5575 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Measure distances, clean sightlines, and record data to help survey crews.
Supplemental · Task 5573 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Issue fire permits, timber permits, and other forest use licenses.
Supplemental · Task 5568 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Survey, measure, and map access roads and forest areas such as burns, cut-over areas, experimental plots, and timber sales sections.
Supplemental · Task 5577 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.
Supplemental · Task 5580 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
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.
Supplemental · Task 5579 · 08/2018 · Incumbent
Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils.
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