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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for cattle ranch in New Mexico is $16.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.99 and $18.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cattle rancher?

A cattle ranch job involves raising and managing cattle for beef or dairy production. Responsibilities may include feeding, herding, branding, maintaining ranch equipment, and ensuring the health of the herd. Workers may also assist in breeding efforts, monitor pasture conditions, and help with irrigation or fencing. Ranch jobs require physical labor and knowledge of livestock care. Some roles may also involve operating machinery or handling sales and transportation of cattle.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a cattle rancher?

To thrive as a Cattle Rancher, you need knowledge of animal husbandry, pasture management, and general agricultural practices, often gained through hands-on experience or agricultural studies. Proficiency in using ranch equipment, livestock tracking systems, and sometimes certifications in animal handling or pesticide application are common requirements. Strong problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a small team are important soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure healthy livestock, efficient operations, and effective management of daily ranch activities in often challenging environments.

What are the typical working conditions and work schedule for a cattle rancher?

Cattle Ranchers usually work outdoors in all types of weather, handling livestock, maintaining pastures, and operating equipment throughout the year. The job often requires early mornings, late evenings, and some weekend or holiday shifts, especially during calving season or periods of increased activity. While some responsibilities are solitary, ranchers also coordinate with veterinarians, suppliers, and sometimes supervise ranch hands. The role is physically demanding but offers a strong sense of accomplishment for those who enjoy working with animals and in natural settings.

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Rangeland Management Specialist

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Cloudcroft, NM

$50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

This announcement is being used for a Forest Service National Hiring effort. Positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement. Final determination of the duty location will be made at the time of the job offer.
?For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Trinity Bugger at trinity.bugger@usda.gov.
Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
Basic Requirement:
GS-0454 Series
  1. Degree: range management; or a related discipline that included at least 42 semester hours in a combination of the plant, animal, and soil sciences, and natural resources management, as follows:
    • Range Management -- At least 18 semester hours of course work in range management, including courses in such areas as basic principles of range management, range plants, range ecology, range inventories and studies, range improvements, and ranch or rangeland planning.
    • Directly Related Plant, Animal, and Soil Sciences -- At least 15 semester hours of directly related courses in the plant, animal, and soil sciences, including at least one course in each of these three scientific areas, i.e., plant, animal, and soil sciences. Courses in such areas as plant taxonomy, plant physiology, plant ecology, animal nutrition, livestock production, and soil morphology or soil classification are acceptable.
    • Related Resource Management Studies -- At least 9 semester hours of course work in related resource management subjects, including courses in such areas as wildlife management, watershed management, natural resource or agricultural economics, forestry, agronomy, forages, and outdoor recreation management.
OR
  1. Combination of education and experience: at least 42 semester hours of course work in the combination of plant, animal, and soil sciences and natural resources management shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below.
Specialized Experience Requirement:
For the GS-07 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level;
OR
One full year of graduate level education in a related field of study.
OR
Appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education.
OR
Superior Academic Achievement (to determine if you are eligible, go to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies. The education was obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Qualifying specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following:
  • Collected basic data from on-the-ground observations to determine rangeland activity suitability, ecological health, ecological status, trend and grazing capacity of the rangeland resource;
  • Gathered basic information for rangeland vegetation programs and monitored strategies and activity permits for compliance and on-the-ground results; and/or
  • Assisted with rangeland improvement projects and maintenance.

For the GS-09 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level;
OR
A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related;
OR
An appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Qualifying specialized experience is defined as one or more of the following:
  • Assisted senior specialists in performing scientific and technical analysis and/or providing technical advice concerning rangeland management topics and/or issues;
  • Assisted in performing recurring, well-defined, and moderately difficult range improvement projects such as preparing allotment management plans, locating, designing, and placing fences, signs, cattle guards, determining stocking and rotation plans and similar projects; and/or
  • Assisted in preparing segments of conventional range use plans under multiple-use sustained yield concepts or developing simple activity plans.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceEducation:See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.Employment Type: OTHER

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