Occupation: Park Ranger By Katie Russell
Mar 31, 2015
Occupation: Park Ranger
By Katie Russell
Educational Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree– Natural Resources
Law Enforcement and Protection
– Law Enforcement/Police Science
• Apprenticeship
Math Topics•Algebra•Geometry
Location
To have this job, you must live near a state or national park. Parks are fairly ubiquitous throughout the United States, so you can live almost anywhere.
Salary
The average yearly salary for a park ranger is $42,000 to $50,999 depending on their level of education and skill, the type of the park, and the location.
On The Job
• The job requires work both inside and outside in all conditions.
• It requires some physical labor.• Some duties are– Enforcing park regulations– Maintaining park grounds– Assisting park visitors– Patrolling– Offering conservation and recreation activities
Bibliography
• "19-1031.03 - Park Naturalists." O*NET OnLine. Web. 31 May 2010. <http://online.onetcenter.org/link/summary/19-1031.03>.
• "Park Ranger." Career Exploration. NC WiseOwl. Web. 31 May 2010.
• All pictures came from the Russell family photo archives.