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Park rangers assist visitors in enjoying public lands. They plan and conduct interactive programs that highlight historical, natural, and scientific treasures. Additionally, they perform patrols, explain regulations, greet visitors, provide information and services, and share details about the park and surrounding area.
Responsibilities
Park rangers are responsible for maintaining hiking trails and trailheads, managing boat launch facilities, enforcing park rules, operating equipment to care for park areas, cleaning and maintaining picnic areas and campsites, interacting with visitors, leading events or guiding tours, and supervising minor maintenance and operations crews.
Requirements
A high school diploma is necessary for entry-level park ranger positions. An associate's or bachelor's degree in natural resources, conservation, biology, interpretation, or a related field will enhance your competitiveness as an applicant.
Climate Connections
Park rangers help the public enjoy natural landscapes responsibly. They also share stories about their work, highlighting the history and changes in the parks and land over time. Additionally, park rangers must respond when their park experiences extreme weather events, be prepared to discuss the impacts of those events and restore any damaged park resources.