What is a forest ranger technician and how to become one

Key steps to become a forest ranger technician

1. Explore forest ranger technician education requirements

   Most common forest ranger technician degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.0 %

   Master's

   16.7 %

   Certificate

   16.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific forest ranger technician skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Plant Species	36.93%
   ATV	32.93%
   Management Plans	30.14%

3. Complete relevant forest ranger technician training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New forest ranger technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a forest ranger technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real forest ranger technician resumes.

4. Research forest ranger technician duties and responsibilities

   • Survey back-country old-growth timber, fight forest fires, manage brush, and replant forests after harvest.
   • Travele throughout most of interior Alaska on known BLM trails to write environmental assessments on sustainability and degradation probabilities.
   • Travele throughout most of interior Alaska on known BLM trails to write environmental assessments on sustainability and degradation probabilities.

5. Apply for forest ranger technician jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a forest ranger technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams