How do I contact a local park ranger?
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202-208-6843 (Have a question? Check the frequently asked questions before you call.)
Do national park rangers get to choose where they work?
Do I get to choose the specific park where I will work following the academy? Work placements within the state are based on needs of the Department although we try to accommodate requests as much as possible. Cadets are assigned their initial work location at the academy.
Are Park Rangers for the NPS are government employees?
National Park Service Law Enforcement Rangers or United States Park Rangers are uniformed federal law enforcement officers with broad authority to enforce federal and state laws within National Park Service sites.
Who is in charge of National Park Service?
What government agency oversees the National Park Service? The National Park Service is a bureau of the Department of the Interior. Directly overseeing its operation is the department’s Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
What are the regions of the National Park Service?
The NPS formerly had seven administrative regions.
- Alaska Region.
- Northeast Region.
- Intermountain Region.
- Midwest Region.
- National Capital Region.
- Pacific-West Region.
- Southeast Region.
Do park rangers have to move around?
Does the National Park Service assign Park Rangers to a park every year? Not at all. The National Park Service doesn’t move ranger around like they would if they were in the military. It works like any other job.
What does the National Park Service do?
Our Mission. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
What weapons do park rangers carry?
But law-enforcement rangers also wear body armor and carry guns, Tasers, pepper spray, batons, and handcuffs.
What is the job description of a national park ranger?
The people on the front lines protecting these and other national treasures are national park rangers. They assist visitors, conduct educational activities, perform emergency medical services, and protect the land from those who abuse it.
What is the average salary of a national park ranger?
The average pay for a Park Ranger is $61,638.62. The highest paid Park Ranger made $192,300 in 2019. In 2004, the average pay for a Park Ranger was $48,662. Since then, the average pay has increased to $61,639 in 2019.
How do you become a national park park ranger?
Going to school at one of the seven training academies across the country
What are the requirements for a national park ranger?
Complete an approved program with at least 650 classroom hours