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 2Adriana 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 3Adriana 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 4Adriana Longey

5. 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 Adriana Longey5 Annual salary: broken down

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 6Adriana 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 7Adriana Longey

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

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

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

11. Overview of Redwood National Park Adriana Longey11

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