Park Naturalists
Also called:
Park Ranger, Park Naturalist, Environmental Education Specialist, Park Interpretive Specialist
What they do:
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
On the job, you would:
- Provide visitor services by explaining regulations; answering visitor requests, needs and complaints; and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
- Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.
- Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Arts and Humanities
- English language
- history and archeology
Math and Science
Communications
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Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- looking for ways to help people
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Hearing and Speech
- recognize spoken words
- speak clearly
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People interested in this work like activities that include
helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Self Control
- Social Orientation
- Innovation
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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bachelor's degree or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$59,530
per year, on average
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