NON-PROFESSIONAL CAREERS 
Technicians and aids. For the woman who is sin- 
cerely interested in conservation work, but who has 
not had an opportunity to finish 4 years of college 
and obtain a bachelor’s degree, the Forest Service 
has a number of important jobs as technicians and 
aids in the areas of forest management, recreation, 
engineering, and range management. There are op- 
portunities for women who have training or experi- 
ence in the physical sciences and biological techni- 
cal fields to work as technicians with professional 
scientists in research programs. In addition, there 
are jobs as personnel technicians, statistical assis- 
tants, accounting technicians, and similar positions 
in support fields. 
Cindy epeynelde a student at Reed College majoring in | 
international relations, is the first woman packer hired by | 
the Forest Service. | 
Candidates for technician jobs must have either | 
2 years of academic study above high school level 
in an appropriate field; 2 years of appropriate tech- | 
nical experience; or a combination of 2 years of ex- | 
perience and training. 
