Range Managers

Previous experience in range management positions (part-time jobs, internships, volunteerships) while in college is highly recommended.

Range managers need to be familiar with geographic information systems and remote sensing data (aerial photographs and other imagery taken from airplanes and satellites) for mapping forest and range areas and evaluating trends in forest and land use. A working knowledge of hand-held computers, global positioning systems (GPS), and Internet-based applications is useful in this work. Along with their technical skills, range managers must be able to speak and write effectively and to work well with others. Range managers need to be self-motivated and flexible. They are generally persons who do not want the restrictions of an office setting and a rigid schedule. They should have a love for the outdoors as well as good health and physical stamina for the strenuous activity that this occupation requires.