Scott Roberts

PARKS: Scott Roberts, Ranger
Years with the County: 4

Briefly describe your job. What do you do? 
I am a park ranger at Bakers Mountain Park. Duties vary on a day to day basis, ranging from maintaining hiking trails to conducting educational programs.

What is a typical workday like for you?
A typical workday can go from a relaxed morning enjoying the sunshine, to a busy afternoon clearing recent storm damage from the trail, occasionally stopping to help guests find their way through the park.

What is your favorite aspect of your job – what do you enjoy doing most? 
My favorite aspect of my job is not sitting behind a desk in an office all day; I love to work outdoors.

What is the County core value you believe most relates to the work you do, and why? 
I believe in a combination of 1 and 2: “Doing what matters most” and “Doing it well.” The parks have a long, constantly evolving to-do list and we must prioritize tasks per the needs of the park and our community. With that, we must also “Do it well”; everything we do, should be done to the best of our ability.

What do you like best about working for Catawba County? 
It’s a great work environment, close to home, and it’s hard to beat the benefits.

Where did you grow up? 
Hickory, NC. I grew up in Mountain View and am a proud graduate of Fred T. Foard High School.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work? 
Hunting, fishing, camping, and adventure motorcycle riding

Favorite movie, TV show, and/or book? 
Favorite movie is the “John Wick” series, favorite TV show is “Last Man Standing”, I don’t have a favorite book at the moment.

Favorite musical artist or genre? 
Christian Rock 

Favorite sports team(s)? 
Go sports?

If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? 
Teleportation. I could pack my bags, and at the snap of my fingers, be on vacation in Alaska.