Occupation: Park Naturalists

Park Naturalists

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

Reported Job Titles (10)

Core Tasks (17)

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.
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
Plan and organize public events at the park.
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
Train staff on park programs.
Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.

Supplemental Tasks (3)

Provide care for park program animals.
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.