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Park Ranger
Alternative Titles:
National Parks and Wildlife Ranger
Park rangers control, supervise and manage national parks,
scenic areas, historic sites, nature reserves and other
recreational areas.
A park ranger may perform the following tasks:
- assist with guided tours and promote awareness,
understanding and appreciation of the natural and cultural
features of the park
- inform visitors of the park facilities and supervise
public visits
- advise visitors of park rules and regulations and
enforce these when necessary
- direct parking, control traffic and collect fees from
campers and visitors
- patrol waterways, roads and tracks to observe and report
on the park environment, including the condition of animals
and plants
- make sure endangered animals and plants are protected,
and assist in research projects
- make sure that parks, park facilities and equipment are
clean and properly maintained
- assist in the development of visitor facilities
- assist in wildlife management projects, including
surveys and monitoring of wildlife
- participate in search and rescue operations
- supervise and coordinate fire management, weed
eradication and pest-control programs
- investigate and report to supervisors on matters
relating to park management
- support local communities in protecting their cultural
heritage and in developing sustainable land management
practices
- conduct research into the protection and recording of
Aboriginal and historic sites
- provide daily supervision and training of park staff and
volunteers
- oversee crews of general maintenance workers and
contractors
- attend to administrative and clerical duties
- prepare, review and implement reports, submissions,
plans of management, development proposals and environmental
impact assessments.
A park ranger working in wildlife management may also
perform the following tasks:
- capture and relocate potentially dangerous animals
- manage commercial and recreational harvesting of native
wildlife
- inspect commercial operations making use of wildlife
- process animal permits
- care for sick, injured or orphaned animals
- clean cages and prepare food and water for caged and
captive animals.
Park rangers work in many environments, such as snow
fields, rain forests, coastal regions and semi-arid areas.
They may be required to work in remote areas and move from
park to park. All rangers have contact with the public. Park
rangers often work on weekends and public holidays.
Park rangers may specialise as an
Indigenous Park Ranger who carries out similar tasks
to that of a park ranger. However, due to their background,
Indigenous park rangers may spend more time on tasks such as
working with Indigenous communities to identify and protect
sites of special significance. They may be expected to have a
greater knowledge of the issues surrounding sites of cultural
significance and assist park users to understand these issues.
Required Skills - Park Ranger
- able to make accurate observations and recordings
- good communication skills
- able to organise and supervise work
- enjoy dealing with people
- able to handle animals with confidence and patience
- interested in land management and natural conservation
- enjoy science
- enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
- able to endure isolation and limited social contact
- mechanical aptitude
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