Range Manager

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Work Tasks

• Manage rangelands to get the best use out of them without hurting the environment
• Help ranchers decide how many animals to have grazing on the land; prevent soil erosion and fires
• Take samples of water, soil, and plants and estimate the number of wildlife on the land
• Do office work, write reports, and manage public relations
• Work on rangelands and in offices for the government, coal and oil companies, banks, real estate firms, ranches, and environmental consultants
• Work with soil, water, vegetation, timber, lab testing equipment, reports, and other paperwork

Salary, Size & Growth

• $66,500 average per year ($32.00 per hour)
• A small occupation (18,900 workers in 2010)
• Expected to grow moderately (1.2% per year)

Education/Training

• Minimum for Entry: A 4-year degree in range management
• Employers Prefer: A master's or Ph.D. degree and experience
• Skills/Courses: College courses include forestry, hydrology, agronomy, recreation, wildlife ecology, watershed management, animal science, agricultural economics, and computer science.
• Certification/Licensing: Certifications are available.