AI JOB RISK SCANNER
O*NET-SOC 19-4071.00 / model V11 rated-task engine

Will AI replace
Forest and Conservation Technicians?

Provide technical assistance regarding the conservation of soil, water, forests, or related natural resources. May compile data pertaining to size, content, condition, and other characteristics of forest tracts under the direction of foresters, or train and lead forest workers in forest propagation and fire prevention and suppression. May assist conservation scientists in managing, improving, and protecting rangelands and wildlife habitats.

Estimated AI task exposure
48%

Moderate exposure

V11 weights occupation tasks using O*NET Importance, Relevance and Frequency ratings instead of treating every task equally.

20 tasks have usable Task Rating records; weighted-task coverage is 100%.

Digital/info work

80/100

Physical moat

79/100

Human moat

50/100

Rating coverage

100%

20 task statements / 20 rated

Highest-weighted occupation tasks

Thin and space trees and control weeds and undergrowth, using manual tools and chemicals, or supervise workers performing these tasks.
Importance 72/100Relevance 81/100Frequency 48/100Weight 0.69
Provide information about, and enforce, regulations, such as those concerning environmental protection, resource utilization, fire safety, and accident prevention.
Importance 62/100Relevance 85/100Frequency 47/100Weight 0.67
Train and lead forest and conservation workers in seasonal activities, such as planting tree seedlings, putting out forest fires, and maintaining recreational facilities.
Importance 67/100Relevance 76/100Frequency 45/100Weight 0.65
Patrol park or forest areas to protect resources and prevent damage.
Importance 62/100Relevance 68/100Frequency 46/100Weight 0.60
Manage forest protection activities, including fire control, fire crew training, and coordination of fire detection and public education programs.
Importance 71/100Relevance 64/100Frequency 46/100Weight 0.62
Map forest tract data using digital mapping systems.
Importance 57/100Relevance 67/100Frequency 37/100Weight 0.56
Develop and maintain computer databases.
Importance 60/100Relevance 60/100Frequency 42/100Weight 0.56
Perform reforestation or forest renewal, including nursery and silviculture operations, site preparation, seeding and tree planting programs, cone collection, and tree improvement.
Importance 68/100Relevance 47/100Frequency 40/100Weight 0.53
Provide forestry education and general information, advice, and recommendations to woodlot owners, community organizations, and the general public.
Importance 52/100Relevance 67/100Frequency 26/100Weight 0.51
Select and mark trees for thinning or logging, drawing detailed plans that include access roads.
Importance 67/100Relevance 44/100Frequency 36/100Weight 0.51

Task weighting

Each rated task receives a composite weight: 38% relevance, 37% importance and 25% frequency. Core tasks receive a small additional multiplier. Low-precision rows flagged by O*NET for suppression are excluded.

Occupation scoring

When rating coverage is strong, rated tasks contribute 60% of the digital, physical and human task signals and Work Activities contribute 40%. Lower-coverage occupations automatically rely more on Work Activities.

U.S. labor market

BLS Wage & Employment Outlook

Median annual wage

$54,560

BLS OEWS May 2025

National employment

30,410

BLS OEWS May 2025

Projected growth

-2.1%

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

Average annual openings

4

BLS Employment Projections 2025–2035

BLS labor-market figures are separate from the site's AI-exposure model. Missing values mean a compatible detailed BLS occupation estimate was not published or could not be mapped.

Career pivot radar

Safer Career Alternatives

These options are selected from the same 923-occupation model. They favor a similar task/work profile with meaningfully lower estimated AI exposure. They are suggestions for exploration, not guarantees of job fit.

SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Butchers and Meat Cutters

5%

43 points lower exposure • 71% profile similarity

Median wage: $40,140 Growth 2025–2035: +2.4% Annual openings: 15

less digital task exposure, lower AI leverage
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Hydroelectric Production Managers

10%

38 points lower exposure • 75% profile similarity

Median wage: $126,060 Growth 2025–2035: +2.6% Annual openings: 17

less digital task exposure, lower AI leverage
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Bicycle Repairers

5%

43 points lower exposure • 69% profile similarity

Median wage: $42,780 Growth 2025–2035: -5.7% Annual openings: 1

less digital task exposure, lower AI leverage
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Construction Managers

26%

22 points lower exposure • 85% profile similarity

Median wage: $114,990 Growth 2025–2035: +9.1% Annual openings: 50

less digital task exposure, lower AI leverage
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Chefs and Head Cooks

12%

36 points lower exposure • 74% profile similarity

Median wage: $62,470 Growth 2025–2035: +6.6% Annual openings: 25

less digital task exposure, lower AI leverage
SAFER ALTERNATIVE

Electricians

17%

31 points lower exposure • 77% profile similarity

Median wage: $63,190 Growth 2025–2035: +9.2% Annual openings: 73

less digital task exposure, lower AI leverage

Personalized career defense protocol

AI-Proofing Plan

AUTOMATE

  • routine information gathering
  • first-pass document drafting
  • standard reporting and summarization
  • repeatable administrative workflows

AUGMENT

  • research and analysis
  • quality checking AI-generated work
  • decision preparation
  • scenario generation

PROTECT

  • physical-world execution
  • on-site troubleshooting
  • dexterity and equipment interaction

LEARN

  • AI-assisted research
  • workflow automation
  • data literacy
  • prompt and workflow design
  • AI output verification

AI-PROOFING RESOURCES

What this score does not mean

The percentage is a comparative task-exposure index. It is not the probability that this occupation disappears, that a worker is laid off, or that AI can perform the entire job.

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