Park Naturalists

Also Called: Environmental Education Specialist, Naturalist, Park Naturalist, Park Ranger

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$42,850

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Park Naturalists do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Forestry Conservation & Firefighting • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Deal With External Customers
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Tools

  • Screwdrivers
  • All terrain vehicles tracked or wheeled
  • Animal control traps
  • Theodolites
  • Canoes or kayaks

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Electronic mail software
Email software
GroupWise

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Business
customer service
administrative services
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
history and archeology
English language
Math and Science
geography

Education

  • 95% Bachelor's degree
  • 5% Master's degree

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Agricultural Inspectors

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Cartographers & Photogrammetrists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Firefighters

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Park Naturalists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Centennial Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Nampa, Idaho

  • Collbran Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Collbran, Colorado

ACT & College

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

  • Alabama A & M University

    Normal, AL

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Cooperation
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Concern for Others
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Relationships
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Hearing and Speech
  • Attention

This is what Park Naturalists across the country typically make.

$20.60 / hour
$42,850 /year

Entry Level

$33.05 / hour
$68,750 /year

Median Level

$50.70 / hour
$105,460 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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