{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:49.313Z","occupation":{"soc":"19-1031.02","title":"Range Managers","group":"Life, Physical & Social Science","sector":"54","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers rangeland management practice from entry-level field compliance and data collection through executive-level policy development, interagency leadership, and landscape-scale forage and habitat stewardship, primarily in federal, state, and private land management contexts.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Grazing permit documentation — compile and review under supervisor direction to ensure basic compliance with federal rangeland standards.","Vegetation sampling protocols — apply established methods to collect forage data across assigned rangeland transects under field guidance.","Range improvement structures — assist in inspecting and recording the condition of fencing, corrals, and stock-watering reservoirs on managed parcels.","Geographic information system software — enter spatial data and generate basic rangeland maps under the direction of a senior range manager.","Grazing pattern observations — record livestock distribution data and report findings to senior staff for carrying-capacity analysis.","Rangeland monitoring reports — draft preliminary written summaries of vegetation and soil condition assessments following prescribed templates.","Federal land management regulations — read and interpret relevant laws and agency guidelines with supervision to support routine compliance tasks.","Brush and weed identification — recognize common invasive plant species in the field and document findings for herbicide or revegetation planning.","Stakeholder communication — listen actively and relay rancher concerns or questions to supervising range managers during permit consultations.","Soil stability indicators — identify basic signs of erosion and compaction during field visits and flag observations for professional review."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Grazing permit systems — issue seasonal permits and conduct compliance checks with limited oversight, advising ranchers on rotational grazing schedules.","Forage resource management — apply fire, targeted herbicide treatments, or revegetation techniques to maintain sustainable yield on assigned range units.","Vegetation assessments — independently conduct biological assessments and rangeland monitoring surveys to support environmental impact statement requirements.","GIS and analytical software — produce rangeland condition maps and analyze spatial forage data to inform management recommendations.","Water management advisement — provide practical guidance to rangeland users on stock-water development, watershed protection, and forage production methods.","Range improvement construction — coordinate contractor activities and inspect completed fencing, corral, and erosion-control projects against design specifications.","Carrying-capacity determinations — analyze grazing pattern data to recommend livestock numbers, species mix, and optimal seasonal use of range units.","Interagency coordination — attend working-group meetings with federal land managers and wildlife agencies to align rangeland use and protection objectives.","Written technical reports — produce detailed monitoring and assessment reports meeting agency or client standards with minimal editorial revision.","Wildlife habitat maintenance — implement vegetation management plans that balance livestock grazing with habitat objectives for non-grazing land uses."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Integrated grazing systems — design and implement multi-pasture rotational systems autonomously, optimizing livestock performance and long-term range health across complex landscapes.","Environmental compliance oversight — lead vegetation and biological assessments for environmental impact statements, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory defensibility.","Adaptive forage management — evaluate outcomes of fire, herbicide, and seeding programs and independently modify management prescriptions based on monitoring data.","Carrying-capacity modeling — apply systems analysis and quantitative forage production data to set evidence-based stocking rates across diverse range types.","Non-grazing resource planning — develop and execute integrated management plans balancing livestock use, wildlife habitat, recreation, and soil conservation on multi-use rangelands.","Range improvement project management — plan, budget, and direct full construction and maintenance programs for fencing, water developments, and erosion-control infrastructure.","Multi-agency negotiation — represent the agency or organization in negotiations with federal land managers, tribal governments, and conservation groups to resolve complex land-use conflicts.","Advanced geospatial analysis — build and query enterprise GIS databases to model rangeland trends, predict degradation risk, and prioritize restoration investments.","Technical advisement and education — provide authoritative guidance to ranchers on water management, brush control, and grazing economics, drawing on current research and field experience.","Rangeland monitoring program leadership — independently design and oversee long-term monitoring programs that meet statutory requirements and generate defensible trend data."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Rangeland policy development — lead the creation of agency-wide grazing regulations and permitting standards that shape sustainable land use across jurisdictional boundaries.","Strategic forage and restoration programs — set organizational priorities and allocate resources for multi-year revegetation, prescribed fire, and invasive-species control initiatives at landscape scale.","Cross-agency partnership leadership — establish and chair interagency task forces with federal, state, tribal, and private stakeholders to align rangeland conservation and productivity goals.","Organizational monitoring frameworks — design enterprise-level rangeland monitoring systems and establish performance metrics used to assess program effectiveness across a regional portfolio.","Workforce development and mentorship — build technical capacity of range management teams through structured training, coaching, and professional development aligned to O*NET competency standards.","Range improvement capital planning — secure funding, prioritize infrastructure investments, and oversee multi-million-dollar construction programs for range improvements across large land holdings.","Scientific and regulatory leadership — represent the organization before legislative bodies, regulatory agencies, and scientific panels, translating complex rangeland science into actionable policy.","Systems-level grazing optimization — direct research and evaluation programs that refine carrying-capacity models and grazing prescriptions for use across diverse climatic and ecological conditions.","Stakeholder persuasion and conflict resolution — lead high-stakes negotiations and facilitate consensus among competing range users, conservation advocates, and government entities to achieve durable land agreements.","Knowledge transfer and innovation — publish technical guidance, author best-practice frameworks, and drive adoption of emerging geospatial and data-mining technologies across the range management profession."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}