{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:38.072Z","occupation":{"soc":"19-1032.00","title":"Foresters","group":"Life, Physical & Social Science","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers professional forestry practice across field inspection, timber harvesting and sales, contract negotiation, conservation planning, regulatory compliance, and strategic forest resource management in public and private sector settings.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Forest inspection protocols — follow and apply under direct supervision when conducting field assessments of timber stands and nursery sites.","Standing timber inventory data — collect and record using GIS tools and field instruments on assigned forest tracts.","Soil and vegetation maps — assist in creating using map creation software under the guidance of a senior forester.","Government forestry regulations — identify and reference when reviewing contract documentation in a professional forestry office setting.","Timber harvesting methods — recognize differences between cutting approaches and their environmental implications during supervised site visits.","Wildlife habitat features — observe and document as part of entry-level conservation planning activities in managed forest environments.","Forestry reports and technical documents — read and summarize key findings under supervision to support team decision-making.","Forest management plans — assist in drafting short-term sections using office suite and spreadsheet software with guidance from senior staff.","Timber sales data — enter and organize in inventory management software to support production goal tracking by the forestry team.","Active listening and communication skills — apply when participating in stakeholder and client meetings alongside experienced foresters."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Forest inspection programs — conduct independently at assigned nurseries and timber stands, documenting findings in compliance with regulatory standards.","Soil and vegetation mapping outputs — produce using GIS and analytical software to estimate timber volume and project future stand growth.","Short-term forest management plans — develop and implement for defined tracts, coordinating activities with logging crews and land managers.","Timber cutting methods — evaluate and recommend to minimize waste and environmental damage during routine harvesting operations.","Contract terms and conditions — review and propose modifications for forest harvesting and leasing agreements with oversight from senior foresters.","Wildlife habitat and watershed conservation projects — plan and coordinate in familiar multi-stakeholder environments with moderate autonomy.","Timber sales records and production metrics — monitor using inventory management software to identify variances from company production goals.","Government regulation compliance — verify and report on during periodic field audits of active forestry contracts and operations.","Forest resource data — analyze using analytical and scientific software to support evidence-based management recommendations.","Technical forestry reports — write clearly and accurately for regulatory submissions and internal management review in a professional office context."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Long-term forest management strategies — establish and implement autonomously across the full scope of a forest property, integrating ecological and economic objectives.","Complex harvesting contract negotiations — lead independently, balancing legal, environmental, and production considerations with private landowners and government agencies.","Multi-year timber production programs — design and manage to achieve company yield targets while ensuring minimal ecological disruption across diverse terrain.","Regulatory compliance oversight — conduct comprehensive assessments of forestry operations, identifying and resolving non-conformance issues without supervisory direction.","Advanced GIS and spatial analysis tools — apply to produce detailed forest resource maps supporting strategic planning and valuation in complex landscapes.","Soil and water quality conservation programs — develop and lead, integrating hydrology, biology, and land use data to meet long-term sustainability goals.","Non-routine forest management challenges — diagnose and resolve using systems analysis and critical thinking when novel pest, climate, or regulatory conditions arise.","Forest leasing agreements — negotiate and finalize end-to-end, applying knowledge of land law, contract administration, and forest economics independently.","Wildlife habitat conservation plans — design comprehensively, coordinating interdisciplinary scientific data and stakeholder input across large and complex forest systems.","Forestry operations monitoring frameworks — develop and maintain, using mobile location-based services and database software to track project outcomes against management benchmarks."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational forest management vision — set and communicate strategically, guiding multi-year land stewardship programs across large portfolios of public or private forest lands.","Enterprise-level contract negotiation strategy — lead for high-value timber harvesting, land leasing, and conservation agreements, representing the organization with government and industry partners.","Regulatory policy interpretation and advocacy — engage with government agencies to shape compliance standards and influence forestry regulations affecting the broader industry.","Regional conservation program leadership — direct multi-agency wildlife habitat and watershed initiatives, integrating scientific research with policy and community engagement at scale.","Forestry team development and mentorship — design training programs and mentor junior and mid-level foresters, building organizational capability in technical and adaptive management skills.","Cross-functional forest resource planning — lead interdisciplinary teams of ecologists, engineers, and legal advisors to produce integrated long-range management plans for complex forest systems.","Organizational GIS and data infrastructure — oversee the adoption and governance of geospatial, inventory, and analytical technology platforms to drive evidence-based forestry decision-making.","Timber production and business performance — align forest harvesting programs with enterprise financial goals, reporting outcomes to executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.","Forest systems risk and resilience strategy — develop organizational frameworks for responding to fire, pest, climate, and market disruptions across managed forest estates.","Industry knowledge transfer and thought leadership — represent the organization at professional conferences and in published technical work, advancing best practices in sustainable forest management."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}