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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 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Forest and Conservation Technicians There are 4 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 4 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Adm) 7/22/10 Lakeview
Forestry Technician (Recreation) 8/24/10 Troutdale
Forestry Technician (Fire) 9/2/10 Umatilla
Forestry Technician (Recreation) 8/27/10 Sisters $42,960/yr to $61,678/yr
Job Openings from the Web for Forest and Conservation Technicians The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 7 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 7 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (FIRE) 8/31/10 Irrigon Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Conservation Crew Member 8/28/10 Medford
Conservation Crew Member 8/28/10 Roseburg
Conservation Crew Member 8/28/10 Eugene
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (RECREATION) 8/26/10 Sisters Agriculture, Forest Service
FORESTRY TECHNICIAN (RECREATION) 8/22/10 Bridal Veil Agriculture, Forest Service
FOREST TECHNICIAN 7/29/10 Coos Bay Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.
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 ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $11.88 $13.34 $15.24 $21.32 $27.13 $17.74 $36,886
Multnomah / Washington 12.50 15.20 17.50 22.89 30.12 19.60 40,773
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 12.49 14.02 15.70 22.43 30.12 18.71 38,902
Coos / Curry 10.90 14.92 18.99 25.53 29.41 20.06 41,722
Jackson / Josephine 13.34 13.35 19.96 24.87 29.41 20.38 42,397
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 11.88 11.89 14.92 21.57 26.38 17.20 35,788
Klamath / Lake 11.88 13.34 14.93 20.34 25.63 17.15 35,669
Grant / Harney / Malheur 11.88 11.89 14.67 19.72 24.87 16.48 34,268
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Forest and Conservation Technicians
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 3,934 3,948 14 0.4% 1 169 171
Jackson / Josephine 449 475 26 5.8% 3 20 22
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 420 423 3 0.7% 0 18 18
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 396 409 13 3.3% 1 17 19
Klamath / Lake 342 343 1 0.3% 0 15 15
Grant / Harney / Malheur 332 333 1 0.3% 0 14 14
Douglas 311 312 1 0.3% 0 13 14
Lane 266 269 3 1.1% 0 12 12
Baker / Union / Wallowa 256 256 0 0.0% 0 11 11
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 206 209 3 1.5% 0 9 9
Coos / Curry 136 140 4 2.9% 0 6 6
Clackamas 127 128 1 0.8% 0 6 6
Morrow / Umatilla 119 88 -31 -26.1% 0 4 4
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 96 99 3 3.1% 0 4 5
Multnomah / Washington 72 74 2 2.8% 0 3 3
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 61 63 2 3.3% 0 3 3

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Forest and Conservation Technicians
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 3,934
Total, All Industries Private 1,175
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 1,098
Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry Private 1,089
Support Activities for Forestry Private 1,089
Total, All Industries Federal 2,466
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 2,466
Total, All Industries State 249
Educational Services State 58
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 58
Public Administration State 183
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs State 183
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 programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Angell Job Corps Center
335 NE Blogett Road
Yachats, OR 97498
Phone: (541) 547-3137
Programs of Training:
Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 383-7500
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
Wolf Creek Job Corps Center
2010 Opportunity Lane
Glide, OR 97443
Phone: (541) 496-3507
Programs of Training:
Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0761
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Forest and Conservation Technicians These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Clackamas Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Forest and Conservation Technicians matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Agricultural And Food Science Technicians 37%
Foresters 37%
Geological And Petroleum Technicians 35%
Environmental Science And Protection Technicians, Including Health 34%
Life, Physical, And Social Science Technicians, All Other 34%