Park Naturalists
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
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Salary Information
Park Naturalists: $67,950 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Provide technical information or assistance to public. | General |
| Protect wildlife or natural areas. | General |
| Protect property from fire or water damage. | General |
| Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies. | General |
| Schedule activities or facility use. | General |
| Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities. | General |
| Plan work operations. | General |
| Direct activities of subordinates. | General |
| Repair structural components. | General |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | General |
| Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys. | General |
| Compile geographic or related data. | General |
| Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment. | General |
| Measure environmental characteristics. | General |
| Plan special events. | General |
| Train personnel to enhance job skills. | General |
| Train staff members. | General |
| Care for animals. | General |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Maintain facilities. | Maintenance |
| Monitor animal behavior or condition. | Maintenance |
| Develop promotional materials. | Development |
| Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials. | Development |
| Create images or other visual displays. | Development |
| Develop educational programs. | Development |
| Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information. | Communication |
| Present information to the public. | Communication |
| Conduct historical research. | Analysis |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe PageMaker | Desktop publishing software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Mapping software | Map creation software |
| MicroFocus GroupWise | Electronic mail software |
| Point of sale POS software | Point of sale POS software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Forage and Grassland Professional | American Forage and Grassland Council | Not Available |
| Certified Heritage Interpreter | National Association for Interpretation | Not Available |
| Certified Interpretive Manager | National Association for Interpretation | Not Available |
| Certified Interpretive Planner | National Association for Interpretation | Not Available |
| Certified Interpretive Trainer | National Association for Interpretation | Not Available |