Park Naturalists
Naturalist, Park Guide, Park Naturalist, Park Ranger
Historian
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Historian
Historical Officer
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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 visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
- Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
- Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
- English language
- history and archeology
Math and Science
- biology
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
- listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
- use rules to solve problems
- notice when problems happen
Hearing and Speech
- speak clearly
- recognize spoken words
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Self Control
- Concern for Others
- Dependability
- Social Orientation
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Education
Education: (rated 4 of 5)
bachelor's degree or
associate's degree
usually needed
associate's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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