Compare Forest and Conservation Workers & Firefighters District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Forest and Conservation Workers Not Available
Firefighters $70,800

Similar skills & knowledge

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

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

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

Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

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

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

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.


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.

Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Very Low
Medicine and Dentistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
Medium

Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

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Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Very Low
Building and Construction Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
Medium

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Low
Psychology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
Medium

Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Medium
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
Very High

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.

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Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Very Low
Physics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
Medium

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

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Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Very Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
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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Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Medium
Public Safety and Security Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
High

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.

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Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Low
Mechanical Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
Medium

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Medium
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
High

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.

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Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
Medium

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers
Very Low
Telecommunications Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Firefighters
Firefighters
Medium

Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Firefighters
Firefighters

Postsecondary certificate

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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 Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Firefighters
Firefighters

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 Forest and Conservation Workers
Forest and Conservation Workers

1 related certifications

Certification for Firefighters
Firefighters

13 related certifications

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