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Careers / Range Managers |
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Summary Description |
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Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Aquatic Habitat Biologist |
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Conservationist |
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Department of Natural Resources Officer (DNR Officer) |
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Division Order Technician |
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Forestry and Wildlife Manager |
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Grassland Conservationist |
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Habitat Biologist |
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Habitat Management Coordinator |
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Land Management Supervisor |
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Lands Resource Manager |
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Natural Resource Manager |
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Natural Resource Specialist |
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Plant Ecologist |
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Range Conservationist |
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Range Ecologist |
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Range Scientist |
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Range Technician |
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Rangeland Management Specialist |
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Real Estate Management Specialist |
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Refuge Manager |
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Resource Manager |
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Territory Manager |
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Uplands Division Director |
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Wildlife Conservationist |
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Wildlife Manager |
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Wildlife Refuge Manager |
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Wildlife Refuge Specialist |
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Job Tasks |
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Regulate grazing, and help ranchers plan and organize grazing systems in order to manage, improve and protect rangelands and maximize their use.
- Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
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Measure and assess vegetation resources for biological assessment companies, environmental impact statements, and rangeland monitoring programs.
- Measure environmental characteristics.
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Maintain soil stability and vegetation for non-grazing uses, such as wildlife habitats and outdoor recreation.
- Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
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Mediate agreements among rangeland users and preservationists as to appropriate land use and management.
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Manage forage resources through fire, herbicide use, or revegetation to maintain a sustainable yield from the land.
- Develop plans to manage natural or renewable resources.
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Study rangeland management practices and research range problems to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.
- Research livestock management methods.
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Offer advice to rangeland users on water management, forage production methods, and control of brush.
- Advise others about land management or conservation.
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Plan and direct construction and maintenance of range improvements such as fencing, corrals, stock-watering reservoirs and soil-erosion control structures.
- Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
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Tailor conservation plans to landowners' goals, such as livestock support, wildlife, or recreation.
- Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
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Develop technical standards and specifications used to manage, protect and improve the natural resources of range lands and related grazing lands.
- Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
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Study grazing patterns to determine number and kind of livestock that can be most profitably grazed and to determine the best grazing seasons.
- Research livestock management methods.
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Plan and implement revegetation of disturbed sites.
- Plan natural resources conservation or restoration programs.
- Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
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Study forage plants and their growth requirements to determine varieties best suited to particular range.
- Research crop management methods.
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Manage private livestock operations.
- Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
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Develop methods for protecting range from fire and rodent damage and for controlling poisonous plants.
- Develop agricultural methods.
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Develop new and improved instruments and techniques for activities such as range reseeding.
- Develop agricultural methods.
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Work Activities |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment —
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment —
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Actress Rachel Weisz's father invented the artificial respirator. |
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