Kiểm lâm viên

Lịch làm việc

• Park Rangers work at least full-time, with overtime possible when problems arise such as damage or safety concerns. The job entails lots of standing and walking. Expect exposure to various climate conditions, including heat, humidity, dampness, rain, and storms. Park Rangers face the risk of encounters with wildlife. 

Nhiệm vụ tiêu biểu

Note: Duties may vary from one position to another. Some Park Ranger jobs are more oriented to law enforcement while others are more administrative.

• Provide general law and policy enforcement services to protect visitors, wildlife, and resources
• Organize public educational programs, exhibits, and activities related to the park and its unique geography, plant and wildlife species, and historic or culturally relevant features
• Write informative content for flyers and displays. Host public events and give presentations 
• Offer park information to visitors, as needed
• Create hiking trails; provide entertaining, educational tours, nature walks, and field trips
• Oversee general park maintenance to include various facilities and structures, such as playground equipment or other recreation-related resources 
• Manage budgets, supply ordering, and employee schedules
• Perform conservation duties related to wildlife, air and water quality, and other aspects of the local ecosystem
• Respond to emergencies such as search and rescue operations to help lost, injured, or jeopardized visitors
• Investigate complaints and incidents. Work with appropriate external agency representatives 
• Speak with media outlets related to park activities or concerns

Trách nhiệm bổ sung

• Đóng vai trò là người liên lạc với các cơ quan thực thi pháp luật và những người ứng phó khẩn cấp đầu tiên. Hướng dẫn các nỗ lực ứng phó, khi cần thiết
• Manage, train, and supervise assigned staff members, seasonal workers, and volunteers
• Tổ chức hoặc trợ giúp về các sự kiện, chuyến tham quan và hoạt động
• Chia sẻ thông tin với công chúng thông qua cập nhật trang web, bài đăng trên mạng xã hội, nhà mở, tờ rơi và thông báo công khai 
• Trả lời yêu cầu từ công chúng qua email, điện thoại hoặc bằng văn bản
• Thực thi các chính sách của công viên và đưa ra các trích dẫn cho các vi phạm 

Kỹ năng mềm

• Phân tích
• Ý thức về ngân sách 
• Kỹ năng phối hợp và hướng dẫn 
• Định hướng chi tiết
• Sáng kiến
• Tính toàn vẹn
• Kỹ năng lãnh đạo và quản lý
• Kỹ năng tổ chức
• Kiên nhẫn
• Thực tiễn 
• Quan hệ công chúng
• Đáng tin cậy 
• Tháo vát
• Phán đoán và ra quyết định đúng đắn
• Kỹ năng giao tiếp mạnh mẽ

Kỹ năng kỹ thuật

• First aid, CPR, search and rescue protocols, and emergency management and response
• Knowledge of animal and plant diseases and hazards (such as indigenous predator species, poisonous spiders and snakes, and allergenic plants, flowers, and berries
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards and facilities management
• Knowledge of natural science and conservation practices
• Normal or correctable vision; normal color vision
• Kỹ năng quản lý dự án 
• Sức mạnh thể chất và sức chịu đựng
• Skills in writing, making and delivering presentations, and public speaking

• Department of the Interior
  • Cục Quản lý đất đai
  • Cục Khai hoang
  • Dịch vụ Công viên Quốc gia
  • Dịch vụ Cá và Động vật hoang dã Hoa Kỳ
• Công binh Lục quân

Park Rangers are entrusted with public safety and the conservation of stable natural habitats. Like Park Managers, a big part of their duty is to ensure visitors have safe, enjoyable experiences that don’t unduly interfere with the fragile ecosystem of plant and animal species. 

Many country, state, and national parks sprawl over hundreds, thousands, or even millions of acres. Clearly, such locations can be ripe with all sorts of inherent hazards and risks, ranging from dangerous cliffs to unattended bodies of water, predatory wildlife, venomous spiders and snakes, and countless tripping hazards. 

All too often, hikers get lost and suffer from injuries, dehydration, and weather exposure. Park Rangers can’t be everywhere at once, but they are responsible for doing their utmost to keep visitors safe from harm and to help with medical assistance or search and rescue operations, as needed. At the same time, they must watch for campers and arsonists who cause devastating wildfires that can rapidly spread and wipe out millions of acres—and animals.

The entire parks industry has been impacted by the loss of part-time staff and volunteers leaving as part of the so-called Great Resignation. During this critical employee gap, Park Rangers may have to occasionally help cover duties typically assigned to positions that remain vacant. 

As parks continue to recruit, there’s a need for much more diversity in this career field, which is currently made up of almost 91% Caucasians, and 66% males. In terms of funding and job security, the government recently passed two significant acts that should benefit parks for many years to come—the Great American Outdoors Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. 

Parks are continuing to explore ways to boost interest in younger visitors, which has declined in recent years. One of the promising methods being promoted is the National Park Service’s Junior Ranger Program!

Park Rangers are often lifelong outdoor enthusiasts! They may have gone camping, boating, or fishing with their parents when they were younger, or perhaps lived near large parks that featured plenty of other activities for them to get involved with. 

Many enjoy the law enforcement and habitat protection aspects of the job because they have always cared deeply about wildlife, indigenous plants, and the environment in general.