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Foresters

  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Tasks

What tasks do Foresters perform?

  • Monitor contract compliance and results of forestry activities to assure adherence to government regulations.

  • Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements and contracts for forest harvesting, forest management and leasing of forest lands.

  • Plan and implement projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.

  • Establish short- and long-term plans for management of forest lands and forest resources.


Knowledge

What do Foresters need to know?

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.


Skills

What skills do Foresters need?

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Complex Problem Solving

    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.



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