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People who are at least eighteen years old and love nature and interaction with the public may consider entry level jobs as park rangers. The National Parks Service or NPS is the government agency that facilitates the hiring of park rangers. They should be law abiding citizens of the state or aliens who are residents and eligible for U.S. citizenship, matured, punctual, neat, and polite. They are indispensable for their skills and professions are needed to supervise and look after state and federal parks, leisure areas, seashores, historical sites, and natural resources among others. Some of them lead and guide other park rangers too.

In this entry level job, there are three entry levels to become a park ranger, which are cadet, ranger, and chief ranger. Cadet level is their starting point and the beginning of their training about their duties. These duties include acquiring some knowledge in carrying out the laws, providing services to visitors and the public, managing of resources available and implementing of rules and guidelines necessary for orderly administration. Ranger is the next one, which is their journey phase. Their responsibilities include the actual performance of their training regarding public protection and guidance and law implementation. The third one is the chief ranger position in which they perform commanding functions in their areas and staff. This is their first comprehensive supervisory level. Their duties include visitors’ assistance and management, protection of resources available, and supervision and enforcement of laws.

They should have good eyesight, should be physically fit and should be drug free individuals to be eligible for these three entry levels. They should have also completed two year courses from accepted state universities and colleges and have taken humanities, mathematics, natural sciences and language as subjects. Learning how to swim is necessary in life saving situations. Their knowledge in using related equipments for carrying out their jobs effectively is also needed. Basic knowledge of accounting, public affairs and safety, and the important recreational parks in the state are also necessary in this entry level job. They must also obey the rules and practices regarding the conservation of historic places and natural resources. They should also possess valid drivers’ licenses to be qualified for this entry level job. These are golden opportunities for those who are dreaming to be park rangers.