Occupation
Park Naturalists
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
$73,010 medianBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 19-1031.03
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Provide care for park program animals.
- 02Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
- 03Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
- 04Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
- 05Plan and organize public events at the park.
- 06Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
- 07Train staff and volunteers on park programs.
- 08Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
- 09Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
- 10Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
- 11Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
- 12Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0
What the posting will be called
Interpretive NaturalistNaturalistPark GuidePark RangerEnvironmental Education SpecialistEnvironmental EducatorInterpretive Park RangerNatural Resource EducatorPark Activities CoordinatorPark Interpretive Specialist
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Knowledge the job leans on
Customer and Personal ServiceBiologyEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingGeographyPublic Safety and SecurityCommunications and MediaSociology and Anthropology
Skills that carry over from service
Social PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingInstructingCoordinationComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementManagement of Personnel Resources