How do they match: Forest and Conservation Technicians

  • Soil Conservation Technician
  • Biological Science Aide

  • 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.

  • Conduct laboratory or field experiments with plants, animals, insects, diseases, and soils.
  • Install gauges, stream flow recorders, and soil moisture measuring instruments, and collect and record data from them to assist with watershed analysis.
  • Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.

  • Advise others about environmental management or conservation.
  • Collect environmental data or samples.
  • Develop technical or scientific databases.
  • Inspect condition of natural environments.
  • Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
  • Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.