Range Managers

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 34,020 - 98,450

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Range Manager to manage and improve range land practices for sustainable production. Responsibilities include planning construction projects, managing natural resources, and developing technical standards. Key skills required are active listening, critical thinking, and expertise in tools like ESRI ArcGIS and Python. The salary ranges between $34,020 and $98,450 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

Experience in range land management practices.
Ability to develop and improve technical standards.
Proven skills in managing forage and natural resources.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct construction and maintenance of range improvements.
Manage forage resources for sustainable yield.
Develop new instruments and techniques for range management.

Skills

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Judgment and Decision Making

Reading Comprehension

Complex Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Python

ESRI ArcGIS software

Job description

What You Need to Know About Range Manager

Occupation Description Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.

Daily Life Of a Range Manager

Plan and direct construction and maintenance of range improvements such as fencing, corrals, stock-watering reservoirs and soil-erosion control structures.
Manage forage resources through fire, herbicide use, or revegetation to maintain a sustainable yield from the land.
Develop new and improved instruments and techniques for activities such as range reseeding.
Develop technical standards and specifications used to manage, protect and improve the natural resources of range lands and related grazing lands.
Maintain soil stability and vegetation for non-grazing uses, such as wildlife habitats and outdoor recreation.
Develop methods for protecting range from fire and rodent damage and for controlling poisonous plants.

What Skills Do You Need to Work as a Range Manager?

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Types of Range Manager

Rangeland Management Specialist
Territory Manager
Resource Specialist

Job Outlook for Range Managers

In the United States, there were 22,300 jobs for Range Manager in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 6.3% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,400 new jobs for Range Manager by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 2,000 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Range Manager are Colorado, New Hampshire, and Utah. Watch out if you plan on working in Rhode Island, New Mexico, or Maryland. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for a Range Manager

Range Managers make between $34,020 and $98,450 a year.

Range Managers who work in Connecticut, Alaska, or New Jersey, make the highest salaries.

Tools Used by Range Managers