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Range Science graduates are qualified for a wide variety of careers in natural resource management. Most range scientists have been employed by the Federal Government in the Department of the Interior. Federal agencies employing range graduates include the Agriciultural Research Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Corp of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service, Park Service, Geological Survey, National Park Service and Soil Conservation Service. State governments employ range scientists in Game and Fish Departments, State Land, and Natural Resource Departments. Excellent opportunities also exist with colleges and universities in teaching, research, and extension positions. Increasing opportunities are developing in private industry. Range scientists are sought as ranch managers; in sales and as service representatives for commercial feed, seed, herbicide, etc., firms; mined land reclamation specialists; land management firms; and agricultural advisors for banks. In addition, foreign assignments have substantially increased in recent years. Positions are available with overseas agencies such as the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, the Agency for International Development and the Peace Corps. |
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