Employment at Forest Ranging

The principal task of forest rangers is to look after their national wild land and wilderness. Certain forest rangers are fixed for certain area but they are free to go at urgent situation. Forest service is related to women all time. Now the door is open for you. You can serve the forest anywhere as a woman. About 38% female has engaged themselves as forest ranger.

Required skills

For being a forest ranger U.S. citizenship is mandatory for you. When you fit for getting citizenship and permanent resident, authority can consider you for the job. You should have a legal driving license to qualify for this job. Your qualification requirements are related to the grade level. Only a high school diploma is required for GS-2 level where bachelorÕs degree is must for GS-5 level. Qualification requirements are specific for each state. But, in general it is helpful for you to have a bachelor degree on forest based subject. It is convenient to complete a degree on forestry, forest management, ecology, botany, biology and wildlife and fisheries management.

Go to the visitors

In a park Tourists, campers, hikers and researchers are available constantly. Welcome the visitors in your park; tell them details about your park. It is your responsibility. You are the man who can save them. Go to the visitors when they are in any problem. If anyone gets lost find out and rescue him.

Save the forest

It is your responsibility to save your own wild region . You have to work hard for preventing forest fires. If the fire goes out of control, it's your duty to turn back the forest in its natural condition. You should take care of birds and animals when they are suffering from injury and relax and catch those animals that are dangerous to human.

Your earning

At first you have to commence your job under a direct supervision of an experienced ranger. You will be paid based on your level and area where you are working. For instance, park rangers of Virginia park are paid $23,999 to $31,352 per year. You can earn yearly $29,928 to $46,396 in Texas and In California the income varies between $38,532 to 50, 244$. If you are a park ranger with a bachelor degree you can earn $27,431 to 35,657 yearly.