Compare Foresters & Forensic Science Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

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

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

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.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Foresters
Foresters
Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forensic Science Technicians
Forensic Science Technicians
Medium

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Foresters
Foresters

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Forensic Science Technicians
Forensic Science Technicians

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Foresters
Foresters

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Forensic Science Technicians
Forensic Science Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Foresters
Foresters

3 related certifications

Certification for Forensic Science Technicians
Forensic Science Technicians

24 related certifications

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