Psychiatric technicians

2025-09-10T08:32:42-06:00

Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. They monitor patients' physical and emotional well being and report to medical staff. They participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.

Remote sensing technicians

2025-09-04T11:37:32-06:00

Apply remote sensing technologies to assist scientists in areas such as natural resources, urban planning, or homeland security. They prepare flight plans or sensor configurations for flight trips.

Precision agriculture technicians

2025-09-04T11:33:16-06:00

Apply geospatial technologies, including geographic information systems and global positioning system, to agricultural production or management activities, such as pest scouting, site specific pesticide application, yield mapping, or variable rate irrigation. They use digital systems to compare physical topography with data on soils, fertilizer, pests, or weather.

Forest and conservation technicians

2025-09-04T11:25:19-06:00

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

Forensic science technicians

2025-09-04T11:21:45-06:00

Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations. They perform tests on weapons or substances, such as fiber, hair, and tissue. They testify as expert witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory techniques. They serve as specialists in area of expertise, such as ballistics, fingerprinting, handwriting, or biochemistry.