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Occupational Report
for Forest And Conservation Technicians (19-4093)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts, under direction of foresters; train and lead forest workers in forest propagation, fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats, and help provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, and related natural resources.
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Forest and Conservation Technicians
Employment Outlook
for Forest And Conservation Technicians
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at a very slow rate in Oregon. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Forest And Conservation Technicians
There are 33 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through
26 are listed below.
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State of Oregon License Information
for Forest And Conservation Technicians
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Forest And Conservation Technicians
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$10.87 |
$12.67 |
$15.42 |
$21.96 |
$27.54
|
$17.57 |
$36,548 |
| Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook |
13.16 |
15.57 |
19.05 |
23.73 |
28.73
|
19.89 |
41,377 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
12.70 |
14.93 |
18.19 |
23.94 |
29.36
|
19.66 |
40,882 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
11.66 |
13.76 |
18.30 |
24.42 |
29.76
|
19.49 |
40,523 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
13.61 |
17.55 |
21.37 |
25.47 |
29.21
|
21.32 |
44,358 |
| Coos / Curry |
12.20 |
16.50 |
22.48 |
27.58 |
30.57
|
22.04 |
45,855 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
12.26 |
14.00 |
19.56 |
24.54 |
30.09
|
19.88 |
41,352 |
| Klamath / Lake |
10.60 |
11.99 |
14.88 |
20.95 |
25.66
|
16.76 |
34,845 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
10.60 |
11.99 |
14.40 |
18.85 |
26.90
|
16.34 |
33,981 |
| Grant / Harney / Malheur |
10.47 |
11.65 |
14.01 |
18.90 |
24.19
|
15.71 |
32,667 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Forest And Conservation Technicians
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
2,866 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
123 |
|
Wholesale Trade
|
Private |
24 |
|
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers
|
Private |
24 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
37 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Federal |
2,421 |
|
Federal Government (Non-Postal)
|
Federal |
2,421 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
281 |
|
Educational Services
|
State |
54 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
State |
54 |
|
Public Administration
|
State |
220 |
|
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
|
State |
220 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Tribal |
32 |
|
Public Administration
|
Tribal |
30 |
Educational Requirements
for Forest And Conservation Technicians
Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Forest And Conservation Technicians
- Apply Fire Suppression Techniques
- Apply Map Reading Techniques In Wilderness Areas
- Apply Mathematics To Statistical Modeling
- Apply Plant Disease Control Techniques
- Apply Plant Materials Principles
- Apply Planting Or Transplanting Techniques
- Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Soil Science Principles
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Conduct Field Research
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Explain Complex Mathematical Information
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Identify Tree And Plant Characteristics
- Identify Wood Species And Characteristics
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Operate Emergency Fire And Rescue Equipment And Vehicles
- Operate Two-Way Radio
- Perform Safety Inspections
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Provide Formal Training To Employees
- Read And Interpret Aerial Photographs
- Read Measuring And Metering Devices Used In Forestry
- Recognize Plant Disease
- Recognize Tree And Forest Plant Species
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Supervise Employees
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use And Maintain Chain Saws
- Use And Maintain Fire Suppression Equipment
- Use Calculus
- Use Forest Fire Protection Methods
- Use Geometry
- Use Herbicides And Pesticides
- Use Land And Site Surveying Instruments And Techniques
- Use Physical Science Research Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Work As A Team Member
- Write Safety Reports
Schools and Training Providers
for Forest And Conservation Technicians
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Angell Job Corps Center
335 NE Blogett Road
Yachats, OR 97498
Phone: (541) 547-3137
Programs of Training:
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Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
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Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
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Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
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Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
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Wolf Creek Job Corps Center
2010 Opportunity Lane
Glide, OR 97443
Phone: (541) 496-3507
Programs of Training:
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Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
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Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
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University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Forest And Conservation Technicians
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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