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PARK RANGER

PARK RANGER. Adriana Longey November 26, 2012 Pennsylvania State University – Capital College. Background Needed. Bachelor’s degree Certification in advanced first aid, CPR, fire control, and search and rescue procedures High level management positions may require graduate degrees Helpful:

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PARK RANGER

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  1. PARK RANGER Adriana Longey November 26, 2012 Pennsylvania State University – Capital College

  2. Background Needed • Bachelor’s degree • Certification in advanced first aid, CPR, fire control, and search and rescue procedures • High level management positions may require graduate degrees • Helpful: • Seasonal experience in state or local parks • Coursework in law enforcement Adriana Longey

  3. Demand • In general, job demand is steady • Few job openings and fierce competition • A large percentage of current rangers has been working for over 15-20 years, so in coming years there will be a lot of job openings in the field • Part-time or seasonal work is an important stepping stone • Working knowledge of law enforcement, management, and communication skills Adriana Longey

  4. Salary • Entry-level: $27,000 • Annual median earnings: $45,000 • National Park Service: • Summer ranger hires with a college degree: $18,687 • Permanent ranger hires $20,908-$31,680 Adriana Longey

  5. Annual salary: broken down Adriana Longey

  6. Duties • Conservation and resource management • Development of educational materials and programs • Property protection • Gathering natural, historical and scientific information • Fire control • Enforcement of laws and regulations Adriana Longey

  7. Responsibilities • Can basically be narrowed down to: • Resource management and law enforcement • Interpretation and public education • Specific duties vary widely based on position and the site’s size and specific needs • Safety is a primary responsibility • Rangers must strictly enforce outdoor safety codes • First aid and rescue operations • Empowered to arrest and forcibly evict those who violate park laws Adriana Longey

  8. Career Opportunities • May move through ranks • District Rangers • Park Managers • Staff specialists in interpretation, resource management, park planning, etc. Adriana Longey

  9. This graph shows the recent up rise with the Park Ranger job trends. Adriana Longey

  10. Associated Careers • Law enforcement • Corporate landscaping • Zoo keeping • Customer and Public Relations managers • Pollution containment Adriana Longey

  11. Overview of Redwood National Park Adriana Longey

  12. For further information please visit the National Park Service website: http://www.nps.gov/personnel/rangers.htm Beginning of Presentation Adriana Longey

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