Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists

Protect forests by inspecting them for potential fire hazards, enforcing fire regulations, and offering advice on how to put out blazes that may start. forest fires and weather conditions could be reported.

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Enforce fire regulations, inspect forest for fire hazards, and recommend forest fire prevention or control measures. May report forest fires and weather conditions.
Leadership
HIGH
Critical decision making
HIGH
Level of responsibilities
HIGH
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
HIGH
Dealing and handling conflict
HIGH
Competition for this position
HIGH
Communication with others
HIGH
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
HIGH
Comfort of the work setting
LOW
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
MED
Exposure to job hazards
LOW
Physical demands
MED
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Characteristics

Exposure to job hazards
Work closely with team members, clients etc.
Comfort of the work setting
Leadership
Critical decision making
Level of responsibilities
Job challenge and pressure to meet deadlines
Competition for this position
Communication with others
Dealing and handling conflicts
Exposure to extreme environmental conditions
Physical demands

Activities

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