Skill in operating standard equipment such as relascope, compass, increment bore, clinometer, prism, diameter tape, tape measure and simple and complex stereoscopes, to transfer map points to aerial photos, locate field plots, and measure sample trees. Knowledge of procedures to follow in measuring and recording field data, including the use of a key chart to determine lesser known species and type of habitat. Skill in use of electronic data recorders, data transfer computer routines, and data audit routines. Skill in safe operation of motor vehicles. It usually requires walking several miles per day over varied terrain.
Work occasionally requires carrying heavy loads for overnight stays at inaccessible locations.
Field work may be performed under a variety of adverse conditions including rain, snow, sub-freezing cold, heat, or dusty conditions. The incumbent may be exposed to a variety of insects, animals, reptiles, and both toxic and thorn bearing plants. Exposure to bees, wasps, mosquitoes, and poison oak is frequent. Field work requires suitable clothing, boots, and safety equipment. The origin of the cluster plot shall be located at the pin-prick on the supplied photo.