Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

Tasks Include:

Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.
Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.
Administer regulations regarding sanitation, fire prevention, violation corrections, and related forest regulations.
Extinguish smaller fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, and axes.
Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks.
Maintain records and logbooks.
Examine and inventory firefighting equipment, such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers, to determine amount and condition.
Direct maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, or requisition new equipment.
Restrict public access and recreational use of forest lands during critical fire seasons.
Patrol assigned areas, looking for forest fires, hazardous conditions, and weather phenomena.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: No Data

National: +16.3%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$54,080.00

State

No Data

Regional

Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Description

Career Cluster:

Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security

Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.

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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 31.63%
Bachelor's Degree = 24.03%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 17.90%
Some College Courses = 17.52%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 8.92%

Related Work Experience

Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 45.56%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 16.91%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 16.22%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 14.55%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 6.76%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 28.39%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 20.92%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 14.28%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 12.80%
Up to and including 1 month = 7.54%
None = 6.81%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 5.04%
Over 10 years = 2.87%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 1.34%

On-the-Job Training

Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 23.97%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 20.92%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 18.57%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.73%
None or short demonstration = 7.99%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 7.94%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 6.41%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 2.47%

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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Relay messages about emergencies, accidents, locations of crew and personnel, and fire hazard conditions.
Direct crews working on firelines during forest fires.
Estimate sizes and characteristics of fires, and report findings to base camps by radio or telephone.
Administer regulations regarding sanitation, fire prevention, violation corrections, and related forest regulations.
Extinguish smaller fires with portable extinguishers, shovels, and axes.
Locate forest fires on area maps, using azimuth sighters and known landmarks.
Maintain records and logbooks.
Examine and inventory firefighting equipment, such as axes, fire hoses, shovels, pumps, buckets, and fire extinguishers, to determine amount and condition.
Direct maintenance and repair of firefighting equipment, or requisition new equipment.
Restrict public access and recreational use of forest lands during critical fire seasons.
Patrol assigned areas, looking for forest fires, hazardous conditions, and weather phenomena.
Compile and report meteorological data, such as temperature, relative humidity, wind direction and velocity, and types of cloud formations.
Inspect camp sites to ensure that campers are in compliance with forest use regulations.
Inspect forest tracts and logging areas for fire hazards such as accumulated wastes or mishandling of combustibles, and recommend appropriate fire prevention measures.
Conduct wildland firefighting training.
Educate the public about fire safety and prevention.

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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Additional Resources

Information about a career as a firefighter may be obtained from local fire departments and from:

International Association of Firefighters
1750 New York Ave. NW.
Washington, DC 20006
http://www.iaff.org/iaff/index.html

U.S. Fire Administration
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Information about firefighter professional qualifications and a list of colleges and universities offering 2- or 4-year degree programs in fire science or fire prevention may be obtained from:

National Fire Academy
Degrees at a Distance Program
16825 South Seton Ave.
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/nfa/index.htm

The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet291)

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Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
76.25	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.
70.50	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.
68.50	Education and Training	Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
68.25	Personnel and Human Resources	Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
67.25	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
63.75	Law and Government	Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
63.50	Computers and Electronics	Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
62.00	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
59.50	Transportation	Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
55.75	Administrative	Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
55.75	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
54.25	Communications and Media	Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
53.50	Geography	Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

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Skills

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
68.75	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
68.75	Coordination	Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
65.50	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.
65.50	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
62.50	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
59.50	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
56.25	Instructing	Teaching others how to do something.
53.00	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
53.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
53.00	Learning Strategies	Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
53.00	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00	Management of Personnel Resources	Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
50.00	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
50.00	Social Perceptiveness	Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
50.00	Persuasion	Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

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Abilities

%	Subject	Description
75.00	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
75.00	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
72.00	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
65.50	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
65.50	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
62.50	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
62.50	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
62.50	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
62.50	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
59.50	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
56.25	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
56.25	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
53.00	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
53.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53.00	Speed of Closure	The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
50.00	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
50.00	Originality	The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
50.00	Depth Perception	The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
50.00	Multilimb Coordination	The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

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Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
86.50	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
86.25	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
85.75	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
84.00	Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
80.00	Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
79.50	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
79.00	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
78.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
77.50	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
76.00	Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
75.25	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
74.75	Developing Objectives and Strategies	Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
74.25	Developing and Building Teams	Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
73.00	Communicating with People Outside the Organization	Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
72.00	Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
70.75	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
70.75	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
70.00	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
68.25	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
68.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
66.50	Coaching and Developing Others	Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
65.25	Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
64.00	Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
62.25	Assisting and Caring for Others	Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
62.00	Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
61.00	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
60.50	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
59.75	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
59.50	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
55.75	Scheduling Work and Activities	Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
55.25	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
54.25	Thinking Creatively	Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
53.25	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
52.50	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
51.75	Monitoring and Controlling Resources	Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
51.50	Performing Administrative Activities	Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
51.25	Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

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Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
86.75	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
86.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
86.00	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
85.00	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
84.00	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
83.25	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
81.25	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
79.75	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
79.50	Adaptability/Flexibility	Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
79.25	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
74.00	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
71.75	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
69.25	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
69.00	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
67.25	Innovation	Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
63.50	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Work Values

%	Subject	Description
72.17	Achievement	Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
66.67	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
66.67	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
55.50	Recognition	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
55.50	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
50.00	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

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Work Context

%	Subject	Description
97.40	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
97.40	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
97.20	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
95.80	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
95.40	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
94.60	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
93.80	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
92.60	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
91.20	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
90.00	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
90.00	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
88.00	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
87.40	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?
87.20	Deal With External Customers	How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
86.40	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
86.40	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
85.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
83.00	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
82.80	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
82.20	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
81.00	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
78.60	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
76.20	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
75.80	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
75.40	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
75.00	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
71.20	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
70.20	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
69.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
69.60	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
69.40	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
69.00	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
68.80	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
67.40	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
66.60	Frequency of Conflict Situations	How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
66.20	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
65.20	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
64.60	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
64.20	Public Speaking	How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job?
64.20	Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body	How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?
63.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
60.60	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection	How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
54.40	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
53.40	Exposed to High Places	How often does this job require exposure to high places?
52.40	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
50.20	Exposed to Whole Body Vibration	How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (e.g., operate a jackhammer)?

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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, desktop publishers, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters and simultaneous captioners, and medical assistants.
Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$35,000.00	$54,080.00	$76,540.00
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

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Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	2,400	2,800	+16.3%
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.5
Performing General Physical Activities	4.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	4.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0
Getting Information	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Documenting/Recording Information	4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies	4.0
Developing and Building Teams	4.0
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.0
Handling and Moving Objects	4.0
Training and Teaching Others	4.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	3.5
Coaching and Developing Others	3.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	3.5
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	3.5
Assisting and Caring for Others	3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	3.5
Working with Computers	3.5
Processing Information	3.5
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.5
Scheduling Work and Activities	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Thinking Creatively	3.0
Analyzing Data or Information	3.0
Controlling Machines and Processes	3.0
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	3.0
Performing Administrative Activities	3.0
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	3.0
Selling or Influencing Others	2.5
Staffing Organizational Units	2.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	2.5
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.5

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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Titles

District Ranger
Environmental Protection Fire Control Officer
Fire Apparatus Engineer
Fire Behavior Analyst
Fire Control Officer
Fire Information Officer
Fire Inspector
Fire Lookout
Fire Management Technician
Fire Observer
Fire Operations Forester
Fire Patrol
Fire Ranger
Fire Tower Keeper
Fire Warden
Forest Fire Control Officer
Forest Fire Lookout
Forest Fire Officer
Forest Officer
Forest Patrolman
Forest Ranger
Forest Technician
Forester
Forestry Patrolman
Forestry Technician
Look Out Tower Fire Watcher
Lookout
Observer
Range Examiner
Ranger
Resource Protection Specialist
Scout
Tower Watchman
Towerman
Warden
Wildfire Prevention Specialist
Wildland Fire Operations Specialist

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Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Related Schools

Central Virginia Community College
Germanna Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Patrick & Henry Community College
Southside Virginia Community College
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Peninsula Community College
Wytheville Community College

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