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Job Description
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 19-1031.03
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Park Naturalists”.
Also Known As…
- Park Naturalists
- Program Production Specialist
- Park Ranger
- Park Naturalist
- Park Interpretive Specialist
- Park Activities Coordinator
- Naturalist
- Interpretive Naturalist
- Environmental Educator
- Environmental Education Specialist
- Education Specialist
- Parks and Recreation Manager
- Park Worker
- Park Warden
- Park Manager
- Park Interpretive Ranger
- National Park Ranger
- Department of Natural Resources Officer (DNR Officer)
Tasks for “Naturalist”
- Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
- Plan and organize public events at the park.
- Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
- Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
- Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
- Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
- Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
- Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
- Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
- Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.
- Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
- Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
- Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
- Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
- Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.
- Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
- Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
- Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
Related Technology & Tools
- Work vans
- Global positioning system GPS devices
- Law enforcement handguns
- Personal computers
- Four wheel drive 4WD vehicles
- High-pressure pumper units
- Fishing poles
- Phillips screwdrivers
- Straight screwdrivers
- Mountain bikes
- Pontoon boats
- Claw hammers
- Multipurpose tractors
- Light pickup trucks
- Digital still cameras
- Water testing kits
- Horse saddles
- Dump trucks
- Utility knives
- Leaf blowers
- Chainsaws
- Backpack tanks
- Multipurpose shovels
- Computer laser printers
- Survey transits
- Boat trailers
- Multipurpose pliers
- Passenger vans
- Kayaks
- Wood chippers
- Horse trailers
- Patrol motorboats
- Point of sale POS computer terminals
- Fire swatters
- Drip torches
- Hand rakes
- Weed sprayers
- Snow skis
- Tanker trucks
- Multiline telephone systems
- Digital video cameras
- Augers
- Automated external defibrillators AED
- Animal trapping equipment
- Power mowers
- Survey levels
- Horse bridles
- All-terrain vehicles ATV
- Forest fire shovels
- Brush cutters
- Emergency medical first aid kits
- Horse reins
- Canoes
- Hand pruners
- Electronic cash registers
- Surveillance binoculars
- Line trimmers
- Fire rakes
- Mobile radios
- GroupWise
- Microsoft Word
- Mapping software
- Data entry software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Web browser software
- Email software
- Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Point of sale POS software