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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for rangeland management in the United States is $48,199.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Rangeland Management job involves managing and conserving natural landscapes such as grasslands, shrublands, and deserts to support livestock grazing, wildlife habitat, and ecological health. Professionals in this field assess vegetation, soil quality, and water resources to develop sustainable land-use plans. They work with ranchers, government agencies, and conservation groups to balance environmental preservation with agricultural and recreational use. This role may also involve monitoring invasive species, restoring damaged ecosystems, and implementing fire management strategies.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in rangeland management?

Professionals in Rangeland Management often spend their days monitoring and assessing vegetation, soil health, and water resources across grazing lands. They develop and implement management plans, conduct ecological surveys, and collaborate with ranchers, biologists, and government agencies to ensure sustainable land use. Fieldwork is common, requiring travel to various sites, along with office duties such as data analysis, reporting, and planning. These responsibilities help maintain healthy rangeland ecosystems and support biodiversity while meeting agricultural or conservation goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in rangeland management?

To thrive in Rangeland Management, you need a strong background in ecology, soil science, plant identification, and natural resource management, often supported by a degree in environmental science or a related field. Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, remote sensing technology, and certifications such as Certified Professional in Rangeland Management can be highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential for engaging with landowners, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams. These competencies enable professionals to assess, restore, and maintain healthy rangeland ecosystems while balancing ecological sustainability with land-use needs.

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Infographic showing various Rangeland Management job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $48,199 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Rangeland Management Specialist

Recruitment and Hiring | US Forest Service

Santa Fe, NM • On-site

$50K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 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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