Careers · Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists · New Jersey
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists in New Jersey
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists enforce fire regulations and identify fire hazards in forests. They inspect trees, vegetation, and structures for conditions that increase fire risk, recommend prevention measures, and report fires and weather conditions to management In New Jersey the median pay is $57,380 a year, 1% above the national median of $56,870.
$57,380median pay in New Jersey, per year
$48,530–$80,330middle half earn
140employed in New Jersey
$56,870U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey
26open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in New Jersey or remote
3employers hiring
24posted in the last 7 days
OH · TN · Remotewhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
Critical ThinkingSpeakingCoordinationActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringInstructing
Knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingPersonnel and Human ResourcesPublic Safety and SecurityLaw and Government
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists.
Licenses and training in New Jersey
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists pay in other states
California · $97,370Utah · $90,020Louisiana · $75,480Oregon · $73,530Maine · $68,310Oklahoma · $61,700Arizona · $58,570Florida · $51,690Colorado · $50,170Georgia · $48,010
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 33-2022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.