Park Naturalists
Interpretive Naturalist, Naturalist, Park Guide, 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:
- Provide care for park program animals.
- Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
- Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Math and Science
- biology
- geography
Arts and Humanities
- English language
- history and archeology
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- looking for ways to help people
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- use rules to solve problems
- come up with lots of ideas
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Social Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Dependability
- Optimism
- Initiative
- Integrity
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook Hot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel Hot Technology
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 4)
bachelor's degree or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
high school diploma/GED
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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