Park Naturalists
Environmental Education Specialist, Naturalist, Park Naturalist, Park Ranger
What they do:
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
On the job, you would:
- Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
- Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
- Plan and organize public events at the park.
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
- history and archeology
- English language
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
- talking to others
- reading work related information
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- teaching people how to do something
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Hearing and Speech
- speak clearly
- recognize spoken words
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
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People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Self Control
- Concern for Others
- Adaptability/Flexibility
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You might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
Document management software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
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bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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