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, and tree planters.
Also includes
Primary Industry | Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources |
Indiana Average Salary | |
Average Time to Fill | 45 days |
Typical Education | Post-secondary certificate or some college courses |
Typical Experience | Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years |
Current Openings | |
2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 20 |
2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | -1.45 % |
10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 97 |
10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | -8.57 % |
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Skill or Certification | Certi - fication | Certification | Hard to Fill | Expensive to Fill |
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Supervisory Skills | ||||
Natural Resource Management | ||||
Budgeting | ||||
Land Use | ||||
Chain Saws | ||||
Archeology | ||||
Conservation Planning |