PARK RANGER Adriana Longey November 26, 2012 Pennsylvania State University – Capital College.
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Transcript of 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:– Seasonal experience in state or local parks– Coursework in law enforcement
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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
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Education Level
Suggested Hourly Rate
Annual Salary: Minimum Position: 6 hrs a week
Annual Salary: Part Time Position: 19-24 hrs a week
Annual Salary: Full Time Position: 35+ hrs a week
Doctorate or Equivalent
$25.00 – 30.50 $7,750 – 9,450 $25,675 – 31,375 $52,250 – 62,650
Master’s Degree or Equivalent
$20.75 – 25.00 $6,575 – 7,750 $21,350 – 25,675 $42,675 – 51,250
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
$14.50 – 20.75 $4,375 – 6,575 $14,250 – 21,350 $28,475 – 42,675
Minimum $11.75 – 14.50 $3,550-4,375 $11,500-14,250 $22,825- 28,475
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Annual salary: broken down
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
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Career Opportunities
• May move through ranks– District Rangers– Park Managers– Staff specialists in interpretation,
resource management, park planning, etc.
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Associated Careers
• Law enforcement • Corporate landscaping
• Zoo keeping• Customer and Public Relations
managers• Pollution containment
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For further information please visit the National Park Service website:
http://www.nps.gov/personnel/rangers.htm
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