Careers
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Careers in Demand
You'll be responsible for ensuring that public land is used properly, per agreements - that land is not overgrazed, that grazing stops during times of drought or fire, and that environmental precautions are taken to ensure the safety of the land and the wildlife that lives there. Because the lands used for grazing often overlap or run next to lands used for other purposes, this field requires a thorough understanding of many disciplines - from wildlife patterns to energy sourcing and much more. A lot of lands you'll be responsible for are very isolated, and have developed specialized kinds of ecosystems - which will be yours to protect.
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Over 160 million acres of public land are used for livestock grazing - and that grazing has terms and conditions that are managed and, at times, enforced by the Bureau. You'll work to ensure the long-term health and productivity of these lands and to create multiple environmental benefits that result from healthy watersheds. Your work as a rangeland management specialist or technician could cover anything from administrative oversight and long-term planning to physical improvements like seedling planting and fence construction.
