The main responsibility of a park ranger is protecting and supervising designated outdoor areas. Park rangers patrol the grounds and make sure that campers, hikers and other visitors are following the rules--including fire safety regulations--and do not disrupt the natural environment or fellow guests.
Environmental Scientist
Environmental engineers use the principles of engineering, soil science, biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems. They are involved in efforts to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and air pollution control.
Outdoor Enthusiast
An outdoor enthusiast is a person who enjoys sports and activities in nature and wilderness areas. Interests associated with outdoor enthusiasts include hiking, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, climbing and camping.
Hydrologist
Hydrologists typically do the following: Measure the properties of bodies of water, such as volume and stream flow. Collect water and soil samples to test for certain properties, such as the pH or pollution levels. Analyze data on the environmental impacts of pollution, erosion, drought, and other problems.
Economist
An economist is an expert who studies the relationship between a society's resources and its production. The groups studied may range from the smallest of local communities to an entire nation or even the global economy. A region's economy is connected by how many goods and services are produced and how much money people can spend on these things.