Park Naturalists - 19-1031.03

O*NET-SOC Description

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

DOT Titles Included in this O*NET-SOC Code

  • Park Naturalist

Sample of Occupations in this SOC Family

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  • Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  • Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.
  • Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  • Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  • Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  • Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  • Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  • Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  • Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  • Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
  • Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  • Provide visitor services by explaining regulations; answering visitor requests, needs and complaints; and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
  • Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  • Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  • Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.

Detailed Work Activities

  • assign work to staff or employees
  • build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting
  • collect details for stories or articles
  • collect social or personal information
  • compile information through interviews
  • conduct field trips
  • conduct plant location surveys
  • conduct research on work-related topics
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • drive emergency rescue or firefighting vehicles
  • edit written material
  • interpret aerial photographs
  • maintain physical building or grounds of property
  • maintain records, reports, or files
  • make presentations
  • obtain information from individuals
  • operate cameras
  • operate emergency fire or rescue equipment
  • operate specialized photo equipment
  • operate video recorders
  • plan art or museum exhibits
  • prepare audio-visual teaching aids
  • provide directions or other information to visitors
  • provide information about facilities
  • read maps
  • read measuring or metering devices used in forestry
  • recognize plant diseases
  • recognize tree or forest plant species
  • record historical information
  • supply guests with information or services
  • use basic carpentry techniques
  • use building materials for routine building maintenance
  • use emergency medical procedures
  • use facility management techniques
  • use hand or power tools
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use teaching techniques
  • write story copy