# Park Naturalists

> Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.

- Code: 19-1031.03 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-1031)
- Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations
- Tasks: 20 tasks (17 core and 3 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1031.03
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-1031.03.json

## What the work is made of

1. Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.  
   Core task · Task 3686 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
2. Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.  
   Core task · Task 3691 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
3. Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.  
   Core task · Task 3690 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
4. Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.  
   Core task · Task 3687 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
5. Plan and organize public events at the park.  
   Core task · Task 20866 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
6. Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.  
   Core task · Task 3688 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
7. Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.  
   Core task · Task 3692 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
8. Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.  
   Core task · Task 3689 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
9. Train staff on park programs.  
   Core task · Task 23959 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
10. Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.  
   Core task · Task 20867 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
11. Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.  
   Core task · Task 3695 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
12. Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.  
   Core task · Task 3696 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
13. Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.  
   Core task · Task 3694 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
14. Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.  
   Core task · Task 3698 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
15. Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.  
   Core task · Task 3699 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
16. Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.  
   Core task · Task 3701 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023
17. Perform routine maintenance on park structures.  
   Core task · Task 3693 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
18. Provide care for park program animals.  
   Supplemental task · Task 23960 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
19. Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.  
   Supplemental task · Task 3697 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023
20. Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.  
   Supplemental task · Task 3700 · Rated by 68 people who do the job, August 2023

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## Where this comes from

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