Job title · SOC 19-1031, 33-9099

Park Ranger (NPS / state / county)

Also known as: park ranger

Overview

Sourced

Manage, improve, and protect natural resources to maximize their use without damaging the environment. May conduct soil surveys and develop plans to eliminate soil erosion or to protect rangelands. May instruct farmers, agricultural production managers, or ranchers in best ways to use crop rotation, contour plowing, or terracing to conserve soil and water; in the number and kind of livestock and forage plants best suited to particular ranges; and in range and farm improvements, such as fencing and reservoirs for stock watering.

O*NET definition of Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031) · Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed.

All protective service workers not listed separately.

O*NET definition of Protective Service Workers, All Other (SOC 33-9099).

18,320

in government (SOC 19-1031)

71%

of this occupation works for government

$73,920

median pay in government

Federal · State · Local

levels of government

Occupation figures cover every job classified under SOC 19-1031, including Community Service Officer (civilian police), Soil Conservationist / Conservation Scientist.

How people usually get in Editorial

seasonal → permanent; LE rangers need SLETP. Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobs Wiki (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Requirements

Sourced

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 19-1031)

Education needed to enter: Bachelor's degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: None

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 33-9099)

Education needed to enter: High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

Education workers say the job requires

Post-Secondary Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

70%

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Master's Degree

13%

Doctoral Degree

Share of surveyed workers in Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031) naming each level as required to be hired, 23 respondents, O*NET survey August 2022. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4); U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

How to get hired

Sourced

Conservation scientists and foresters typically need a bachelor's degree in forestry, natural resources, or a related field.

From the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile “Conservation Scientists and Foresters”, published August 27, 2026 · Read the full profile. National guidance; each employer runs its own hiring process.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Academy and training

Sourced

Training to become competent (BLS)

SOC 19-1031: None
SOC 33-9099: Short-term on-the-job training

Preparation level (O*NET)

Job zone: Considerable Preparation Needed

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Federal grade and step: federal grade × step (GS/FWS/agency bands: FAA ATC, TSA SV, VA nurse, LEO special rates). Typical structure for a federal general schedule; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

GS/GL-5/7/9 entry (Pathways / recent grad; some law-enforcement jobs start higher, e.g. FBI special agents at GL-10)
Career-ladder promotions to full-performance level (GS-9/11/12/13)
GS-14/15 (competitive)
Senior Executive Service
within-grade steps 1–10 (steps 2–4 yearly, 5–7 every 2 yrs, 8–10 every 3 yrs)
special rates: law-enforcement special base rates (GS-3–10); LEAP 25% premium for criminal investigators only

Source: GovJobs Wiki (editorial).

Pay

Sourced

Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031)

Federal

$88,610

State

$68,180

Local

$62,720

All government

$73,920

Private sector

$71,460

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	6,970	$61,110	$71,280	$88,610	$106,330	$129,960
State	5,590	$44,570	$54,060	$68,180	$83,760	$99,470
Local	5,760	$40,330	$50,090	$62,720	$80,110	$100,690
All government	18,320	$47,680	$59,070	$73,920	$93,430	$112,260
Private sector	7,630	$47,440	$55,690	$71,460	$85,620	$107,420

Protective Service Workers, All Other (SOC 33-9099)

Federal

$58,860

State

$53,990

Local

$42,890

All government

$44,660

Private sector

$38,210

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
Federal	3,760	$40,330	$45,590	$58,860	$74,660	$88,500
State	5,500	$40,010	$45,390	$53,990	$66,100	$79,850
Local	40,570	$34,010	$36,340	$42,890	$52,790	$71,100
All government	49,820	$34,320	$37,020	$44,660	$57,160	$74,590
Private sector	31,680	$29,440	$34,610	$38,210	$50,080	$74,370

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match Park Ranger (NPS / state / county) in 32 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

State	Job classes in the state plan	Annual range
Alabama	Park Ranger, Park Ranger, Senior, District Park Ranger 3 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Alabama State Personnel Department	$32,887 – $73,954
Arizona	Park Ranger, Park Ranger Senior 2 classes · effective July 9, 2022 · Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division	$29,822 – $57,540
Arkansas	Park Ranger 1 class · effective July 1, 2025 · Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management	$55,930 – $82,776
California	State Park Peace Officer Cadet (Ranger), State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) 2 classes · effective September 14, 2026 · California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)	$52,428 – $105,624
Florida	Park Ranger 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management	$40,000 – $54,509
Georgia	Ranger 1–3, Ranger 1 Non Exempt, Ranger 2 Non Exempt, Ranger 3 Non Exempt 6 classes · effective July 10, 2024 · Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation	$30,700 – $56,873
Idaho	P&R Ranger 1 class · effective June 8, 2025 · Idaho Division of Human Resources	$44,200 – $88,379
Illinois	Ranger, Senior Ranger 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Illinois Department of Central Management Services	$59,064 – $90,852
Iowa	Park Ranger 1 class · effective June 19, 2026 · Iowa Department of Administrative Services	$70,574 – $106,018
Kentucky	State Park Ranger I–II 2 classes · effective September 16, 2026 · Kentucky Personnel Cabinet	$36,426 – $42,742
Louisiana	Park Ranger 1–2, Interpretive Ranger 1–3 5 classes · effective March 3, 2025 · Louisiana Department of State Civil Service	$35,006 – $78,790
Maine	Asst Park Ranger, Park Ranger 2 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources	$32,822 – $47,133
Maryland	State Park Ranger Trainee, State Park Ranger I–II, State Park Ranger Lead 5 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM)	$55,710 – $106,155
Massachusetts	Ranger I–III 3 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD)	$53,822 – $90,544
Michigan	Park And Recreation Ranger-E, Park And Recreation Ranger-A 2 classes · effective October 1, 2026 · Michigan Civil Service Commission	$45,822 – $72,010
Missouri	Park Ranger, Park Ranger Recruit 2 classes · effective July 1, 2025 · Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel	$34,992 – $67,512
Nevada	Park Ranger I (Non-commissioned), Park Ranger II (Non-commissioned), Park Ranger III (Non-commissioned), +3 more 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$52,200 – $112,856
New Jersey	State Park Police Officer 1 class · effective July 11, 2026 · New Jersey Civil Service Commission	$71,668 – $115,492
New Mexico	Interpretive Ranger, Law Enforcement Park Ranger 2 classes · effective July 4, 2026 · New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification	$42,773 – $64,160
New York	Park Ranger 2 2 classes · effective April 1, 2025 · New York State Department of Civil Service	$44,563 – $67,564
North Carolina	Park Ranger I–II 2 classes · effective February 1, 2026 · North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)	$45,506 – $78,271
Oklahoma	Law Enforcement Park Ranger I–VI 6 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management	$38,964 – $309,277
Oregon	Park Ranger 1–3 3 classes · Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation	$49,488 – $84,456
Pennsylvania	DCNR Ranger Trainee, DCNR Ranger 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration	$48,300 – $79,450
South Carolina	Park Ranger, Senior Park Ranger 2 classes · South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources	$37,944 – $68,136
Tennessee	Park Ranger 1–3 3 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Tennessee Department of Human Resources	$54,744 – $91,752
Texas	Park Ranger I–V, State Park Police Officer Trainee (Cadet), Probationary State Park Police Officer, State Park Police Officer 8 classes · effective September 1, 2025 · Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team	$38,976 – $99,658
Utah	Park Ranger I–II 2 classes · effective June 21, 2025 · Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$45,490 – $78,790
Washington	Park Ranger 1–4 4 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources	$52,872 – $108,228
West Virginia	Park Ranger 1 class · effective August 24, 2024 · West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel	$35,702 – $61,628
Wisconsin	Park Ranger, Ranger 2 classes · effective June 28, 2026 · Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management	$42,078 – $135,054
Wyoming	Park Ranger 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division	$59,779 – $89,648

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 32 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

Schedule

Sourced

Work schedule

Regular

55%

Irregular

41%

Seasonal

Typical work week

Less than 40 hours

40 hours

57%

More than 40 hours

43%

Share of surveyed workers in the occupation (O*NET work context, August 2022). Shift patterns and differentials depend on the employer.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Day-to-day work

Sourced

Apply principles of specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture, to achieve conservation objectives.4.5
Plan soil management or conservation practices, such as crop rotation, reforestation, permanent vegetation, contour plowing, or terracing, to maintain soil or conserve water.4.4
Monitor projects during or after construction to ensure projects conform to design specifications.4.3
Implement soil or water management techniques, such as nutrient management, erosion control, buffers, or filter strips, in accordance with conservation plans.4.2
Advise land users, such as farmers or ranchers, on plans, problems, or alternative conservation solutions.4.2
Compute design specifications for implementation of conservation practices, using survey or field information, technical guides or engineering manuals.4.2
Gather information from geographic information systems (GIS) databases or applications to formulate land use recommendations.4.1
Participate on work teams to plan, develop, or implement programs or policies for improving environmental habitats, wetlands, or groundwater or soil resources.4.1
Compute cost estimates of different conservation practices, based on needs of land users, maintenance requirements, or life expectancy of practices.4.0
Develop or maintain working relationships with local government staff or board members.4.0

The 10 most important of 29 core tasks for Conservation Scientists, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of August 2022.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

13Derived

By state

Sourced

Median annual wage for Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

State	Workers	10th pct.	Median	90th pct.
District of Columbia	110	$66,130	$99,400	$142,430
Colorado	1,230	$57,710	$84,820	$134,350
Maryland	470	$57,760	$83,290	$128,610
Idaho	300	$47,300	$81,330	$99,560
Wyoming	150	$49,940	$81,310	$100,420
Oregon	1,020	$61,110	$80,790	$130,400
Louisiana	190	$29,520	$80,190	$136,990
California	2,110	$53,650	$79,810	$132,060
Wisconsin	970	$47,440	$79,540	$102,750
Alaska	290	$53,830	$79,260	$135,120
Utah	410	$55,090	$78,850	$104,000
Massachusetts	760	$51,070	$78,740	$119,460
Washington	1,270	$59,700	$78,450	$106,710
Virginia	480	$45,910	$77,380	$161,470
North Dakota	340	$51,470	$77,280	$109,300
Alabama	110	$48,730	$77,000	$115,590
New York	640	$46,580	$76,990	$115,210
New Mexico	330	$46,520	$76,800	$111,010
Nebraska	220	$54,500	$76,400	$106,330
South Dakota	360	$51,100	$76,400	$100,420
Rhode Island	60	$56,580	$76,130	$173,650
Maine	290	$48,150	$75,900	$107,680
New Hampshire	130	$44,340	$74,650	$103,710
Montana	560	$48,660	$73,920	$106,330
Connecticut	140	$65,430	$73,860	$123,320
Arkansas	230	$51,630	$73,320	$109,300
Nevada	210	$36,780	$73,030	$107,920
Kentucky	180	$45,710	$71,980	$106,330
Minnesota	770	$45,740	$71,280	$106,330
Oklahoma	310	$42,000	$71,270	$106,420
Tennessee	250	$48,190	$70,500	$109,300
Vermont	100	$49,750	$70,130	$105,420
West Virginia	160	$42,670	$69,910	$133,470
Illinois	730	$42,020	$69,590	$117,590
Georgia	360	$49,230	$69,240	$137,450
Iowa	610	$50,320	$69,240	$97,870
Texas	1,970	$53,440	$68,620	$92,320
Kansas	220	$48,440	$67,200	$105,370
Arizona	410	$47,410	$66,750	$104,750
Hawaii	220	$42,300	$65,740	$132,020
Indiana	430	$39,200	$64,570	$105,020
North Carolina	540	$47,190	$64,460	$111,740
New Jersey	500	$50,340	$64,020	$107,240
Delaware	80	$48,650	$63,850	$89,990
Michigan	820	$44,680	$63,500	$109,300
Ohio	680	$44,070	$63,160	$99,780
Missouri	600	$44,570	$63,130	$97,680
Pennsylvania	900	$38,560	$61,480	$93,100
Mississippi	470	$42,160	$59,510	$106,330
South Carolina	300	$37,810	$52,310	$96,100
Florida	950	$37,110	$51,130	$98,360

51 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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At a glance

Job familyParks, Recreation & Libraries

LevelFederal, State, Local

Pay structureFederal grade and step

Occupation code19-1031 Conservation Scientists; 33-9099 Protective Service Workers, All Other

PreparationConsiderable Preparation Needed

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Alabama State Personnel Department — Alabama Merit Semi-Monthly Compensation Plan (effective 09/01/2026)

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Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division — Arizona State Personnel System Job Titles with Pay Ranges and Salary Schedules

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Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management — Arkansas Executive Branch Pay Tables and Class Code List

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California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) — California State Civil Service Pay Scales — Section 17 Schematic Listing (with Section 16 Schematic Arrangement of Classes)

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4)

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Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management — Florida State Personnel System — Broadband Crosswalk (September 2026), Pay Grades and Broadband Pay Ranges (July 1, 2026)

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Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation — Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026

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Idaho Division of Human Resources — Idaho State Classifications and FY 2026–2027 Salary Structures

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Illinois Department of Central Management Services — Illinois CMS Alphabetic Index of Position Titles (FY 2027, effective July 1, 2026, corrected edition)

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Iowa Department of Administrative Services — Iowa FY 2027 Classification Plan and Pay Plans

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Kentucky Personnel Cabinet — Kentucky Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule (effective September 16, 2026) and Job Class Specifications

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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service — Louisiana State Civil Service Pay Plan (Public Version) and Pay Schedules AS, MS, PS, SS, TS, WS

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Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources — Maine State Government — Job Classification Specifications and Salary Schedules (BHR Salary Schedule Center)

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Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) — Maryland State Salary Plan (title order) and FY 2027 salary schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD) — Massachusetts Executive Branch Bargaining Unit Job Codes and Salary Charts

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Michigan Civil Service Commission — Michigan Civil Service Commission Compensation Plan, Sections A (Alphabetic List of Pay Ranges) and B (Numeric List of Pay Ranges)

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Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Personnel — Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System — Pay Plan Structures and Class Occupational Details (effective July 1, 2025)

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Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Nevada Classified Service — Class Specifications and Compensation Schedules (Pay Policy 01 EE/ER and 06), effective July 1, 2026

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New Jersey Civil Service Commission — New Jersey State Title List and FY2027 salary schedules by Employee Relations Group

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New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification — New Mexico Classified Service — FY27 Salary Schedule (effective 7/4/2026) and Classification and Pay Listing (effective 7/30/2026)

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New York State Department of Civil Service — New York State Title and Salary Plan (Title and Salary Listing) and negotiating-unit salary schedules

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North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) — North Carolina Class Specifications and Graded Salary Schedules (DT, HP, LG, MH, NC, SW)

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation)

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Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management — Oklahoma Pay Structures for State Employees (effective 08/30/2026) and OMES Job Catalog

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Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation — Oregon Classification and Compensation: Job Profiles and Monthly Salary Rates by Representation

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Classification and Pay Plan (job classes and pay schedules)

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South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of State Human Resources — South Carolina Classified Pay Structure and State Job Classifications

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Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division — State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure — 2024 Market Rates (effective July 1, 2026)

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Tennessee Department of Human Resources — Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026)

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Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team — Texas State Classification Plan — Job Description Index and Salary Schedules A, B and C (FY 2026–27)

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Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM) — Utah DHRM Public Job Descriptions: job salary ranges

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Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources — Washington Classified Job Listing and OFM Salary Schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

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Park Ranger (NPS / state / county)

Overview

Requirements

Education workers say the job requires

How to get hired

Academy and training

Promotion ladder

Pay

Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031)

Protective Service Workers, All Other (SOC 33-9099)

State government pay plans

Schedule

Day-to-day work

Related jobs

By state

Not yet collected