Will “National Park Ranger” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Plan and organize public events at the park.

• Train staff on park programs.

• Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.

• Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.

• Provide care for park program animals.

• Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.

• Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.

• Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.

• Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.

• Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.

• Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.

• Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.

• Perform routine maintenance on park structures.

• Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.

• Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.

• Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.

• Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.

• Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.

• Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.

• Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.