There Lazio region has published a new competition notice for thefull-time and permanent employment Of 55 units in the role of park rangersoffering an important career opportunity for graduates interested in environmental surveillance and the protection of protected areas.
The selected candidates will be classified in the professional profile Surveillance area instructor – Park ranger(former category Ceconomic position C1) to be included in the Instructors’ Area of the role of non-managerial staff of the Lazio Regional Council. Below, all the details on requirements, application methods and selective tests, with useful tips for preparation.
Lazio Region Park Guard Competition 2025, requirements and application
To enter the competition you must meet the following requirements:
- Italian citizenship;
- Age between 18 years and the maximum retirement limit;
- Psycho-physical fitness to carry out the required duties (some health conditions may be incompatible with the role);
- High school diploma obtained in Italy, or recognized equivalent qualification;
- Driving license category Bcurrently valid;
- Enjoyment of civil and political rights;
- Adjust position relative to military service obligationsif applicable;
- Absence of final criminal convictions and measures for dismissal from public jobs.
The application for participation in the Lazio Region Park Guard Competition 2025 must be submitted – by February 4, 2025 – exclusively online via InPA portalauthenticating with SPID, CIE or CNS. The application will be valid only upon payment of the participation fee of 10.33 euros via the PagoPA system.
Lazio Region Park Guard Competition 2025, selection tests
The competition procedure for the 55 park ranger positions includes two selection phases:
- Written testwhich may be performed with IT tools and may consist of open-ended questions or synthetic or multiple choice quizzes on the subjects indicated in the notice, namely:
- in summary: Regulations on protected natural areas, regulations on Natura 2000 Network Sites, regulations on invasive alien species, forestry and forest fire regulations, wildlife management, hunting and fishing in inland waters, regulations on the collection of mushrooms, truffles and products of the undergrowth, protection of the geological and speleological heritage, building regulations and landscape protection, sustainable development and environmental education, ecology and nature conservation, Judicial Police procedures and administrative sanctions, Environmental Code, elements of administrative law, regional law, legislation on public employment relationships, code of conduct for public employees.
- Oral testwhich will include:
- Interview on exam subjects;
- Verification of knowledge of English language;
- Verification of computer skills.
To pass the tests you must obtain a minimum score of 21/30.
Lazio Region Park Guard Competition 2025, preparation
In addition, the online platform linked to the manual provides:
- Quiz simulations,
- Theory and quiz on English and IT,
- Regional regulatory appendices.
You can purchase the entire kit directly on Amazona this link.
Lazio Region Park Guard, duties and salary
Park rangers have the task of supervising and protecting protected natural areas, carrying out activities such as:
- Environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with current legislation;
- Collaboration with police forces to combat the environmental crimes;
- Maintenance of paths and infrastructure;
- Participation in operations civil protectionsuch as fire prevention;
- Environmental education and visitor support;
- Management of conservation projects of flora and fauna.
The expected financial compensation is 21,392.87 euros gross per yearcorresponding to approximately 1,782.73 euros gross per monthbeyond thirteenth and possible additional indemnities.
