Research or study range land management practices to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife.

Develop technical standards and specifications used to manage, protect and improve the natural resources of range lands and related grazing lands. Develop methods for protecting range from fire and rodent damage and for controlling poisonous plants. Maintain soil stability and vegetation for non-grazing uses, such as wildlife habitats and outdoor recreation. Manage forage resources through fire, herbicide use, or revegetation to maintain a sustainable yield from the land. Regulate grazing, and help ranchers plan and organize grazing systems in order to manage, improve and protect rangelands and maximize their use. Plan and direct construction and maintenance of range improvements such as fencing, corrals, stock-watering reservoirs and soil-erosion control structures. Study forage plants and their growth requirements to determine varieties best suited to particular range. Study rangeland management practices and research range problems to provide sustained production of forage, livestock, and wildlife. Study grazing patterns to determine number and kind of livestock that can be most profitably grazed and to determine the best grazing seasons. Develop new and improved instruments and techniques for activities such as range reseeding. Measure and assess vegetation resources for biological assessment companies, environmental impact statements, and rangeland monitoring programs. Mediate agreements among rangeland users and preservationists as to appropriate land use and management. Offer advice to rangeland users on water management, forage production methods, and control of brush. Plan and implement revegetation of disturbed sites. Tailor conservation plans to landowners' goals, such as livestock support, wildlife, or recreation. Manage private livestock operations.

Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Biology -- Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. Food Production -- Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Systems Analysis -- Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. Systems Evaluation -- Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. Science -- Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. Operations Analysis -- Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. Developing Objectives and Strategies -- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.