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

Technology used in this occupation:
	Document management software

Tasks
	Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
	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.
	Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
	Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
	Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
	Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
	Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
	Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
	Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.

Skills
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
	Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Knowledge
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
	History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
	Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $98,354.00 $47.29  $29.60  $34.18 - $59.13  Bridgeport/Stamford $99,672.00 $47.91  $32.01  $34.18 - $62.33  Hartford $95,232.00 $45.78  $28.59  $36.03 - $56.85

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   8   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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