Park Ranger
Maintain natural conservation areas, ensuring public safety and environmental protection.
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What's it like to be a Park Ranger?
As custodians of nature, Park Rangers are responsible for maintaining the natural beauty and ecological health of parklands. This involves diverse tasks such as patrolling park grounds, conducting educational programs, coordinating conservation efforts and ensuring visitor safety. Many Park Rangers are employed by government agencies, specifically those responsible for parks and other protected areas. Beyond natural resource management, their role also involves liaising with local communities, emergency services and researchers.
Tasks and duties
- Monitoring park grounds and facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness.
- Enforcing park rules and regulations for the preservation of natural habitats and wildlife.
- Providing information and guidance to park visitors about facilities, wildlife and rules.
- Conducting research on wildlife to gather data and learn more about park environment.
- Managing emergency situations, like forest fires or missing persons within park boundaries.
- Leading tours or educational programs to share information about a park's history, wildlife and conservation efforts.
- Working with other park staff in various tasks, which could include maintenance, administration and wildlife conservation.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Park Ranger employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Hazard Identification
Park Maintenance
Landscaping
Landscape Construction
Positive Attitude
Building Works
Biodiversity
Risk Assessment
Conservation
Judgement and Decision Making
Interpersonal Sensitivity
Workplace Health and Safety
Full Drivers Licence
Collaboration
Thoroughness
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Latest Park Ranger reviews
Dec 2023
One of a kind
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationFarming, Animals & Conservation
The good thingsBeing in nature and working with wildlife
The challengesBad pay, lots of labour, and no career progression
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