Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy mingling amongst wildlife and people. No, this isn't your average day job—not that you'll never have to fix a paper-jammed copier, but because you'll be much too busy dealing with safety, protection, and conservation issues.
Depending on your level of education and experience (this is a job where it actually pays off to be an avid hiker and camper), you could be working at a popular national park or in an administrative role developing policy. However, regardless of your assignment or field specialty you should always expect to be ready for the un-expected. Your duties might include anything from putting out fires-to arresting trespassers-to leading a search and rescue team—all in a single day. And yes, you'll wear a “Smoky Bear” hat.
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