Park Naturalists
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
- Tasks
- 20 tasks17 core, 3 supplemental
- Family
- Life, Physical & Social ScienceOne of its 66 occupations
- Code
- 19-1031.03SOC 2018: 19-1031
What the work is made of
17 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.Core taskTask 3686Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 2. Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.Core taskTask 3691Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 3. Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.Core taskTask 3690Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 4. Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.Core taskTask 3687Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 5. Plan and organize public events at the park.Core taskTask 20866Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 6. Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.Core taskTask 3688Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 7. Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.Core taskTask 3692Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 8. Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.Core taskTask 3689Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 9. Train staff on park programs.Core taskTask 23959Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 10. Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.Core taskTask 20867Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 11. Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.Core taskTask 3695Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 12. Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.Core taskTask 3696Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 13. Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.Core taskTask 3694Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 14. Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.Core taskTask 3698Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 15. Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.Core taskTask 3699Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 16. Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.Core taskTask 3701Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 17. Perform routine maintenance on park structures.Core taskTask 3693Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 18. Provide care for park program animals.Supplemental taskTask 23960Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 19. Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.Supplemental taskTask 3697Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
- Task 20. Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.Supplemental taskTask 3700Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 19-1031
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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