FOREST & CONSERVATION WORKER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, tree planters, and gatherers of nontimber forestry products such as pine straw.

OTHER JOB TITLES

Conservation Officer, Field Laborer, Forest Resource Specialist, Forestry Support Specialist, Geographic Information Systems Coordinator (GIS Coordinator), Park Maintainer, Reforestation Worker, Tree Planter

JOB TASKS

  • Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly.

  • Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.

  • Gather, package, or deliver forest products to buyers.

  • Sow or harvest cover crops, such as alfalfa.

  • Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.

ANNUAL SALARY

  • Workers on average earn $15.27/hr. – $31,770.
  • Projected Growth (2019-2029) Decline (-1% or Lower)
  • Projected job openings (2019-2029) 1800

REQUIRED EDUCATION

High school diploma/GED, Associate Degree or Higher

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