# Park Naturalists

> Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
- **Entity Type:** role
- **Schema Version:** role.v1
- **Soc Code:** 19-1031.03
- **Summary:** Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.

## Aliases

- Naturalist
- Park Guide
- Park Naturalist
- Park Ranger
- Environmental Education Specialist
- Environmental Educator
- Interpretive Naturalist
- Natural Resource Educator
- Park Activities Coordinator
- Park Interpretive Specialist
- Camp Ranger
- Interpretation Park Ranger

## Tasks

| Text | Type | Iwa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas. | Core | 4.A.4.a.3.b |
| Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers. | Core | 4.A.4.a.3.b |
| Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs. | Core | 4.A.2.b.5.a |
| Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions. | Core | 4.A.4.a.3.b |
| Plan and organize public events at the park. | Core | 4.A.2.b.6.a |
| Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features. | Core | 4.A.4.a.3.b |
| Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members. | Core | 4.A.2.b.6.b |
| Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.m |
| Train staff on park programs. | Core | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays. | Core | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment. | Core | 4.A.1.a.1.r |

## Emerging Tasks

| Text |
| --- |
| Train staff and volunteers on park programs. |

## Activities

| Name | Iwa |
| --- | --- |
| Plan special events. | 4.A.2.b.6.a |
| Develop educational programs. | 4.A.2.b.2.l |
| Train personnel to enhance job skills. | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Train staff members. | 4.A.4.b.3.d |
| Monitor animal behavior or condition. | 4.A.1.a.2.e |
| Care for animals. | 4.A.4.a.5.d |
| Provide technical information or assistance to public. | 4.A.4.a.3.b |
| Protect wildlife or natural areas. | 4.A.2.b.2.m |
| Protect property from fire or water damage. | 4.A.3.a.1.b |
| Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies. | 4.A.4.a.5.g |
| Schedule activities or facility use. | 4.A.2.b.5.a |
| Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities. | 4.A.4.a.2.c |
| Plan work operations. | 4.A.2.b.6.b |
| Direct activities of subordinates. | 4.A.4.b.4.a |
| Supervise employees. | 4.A.4.b.4.a |
| Maintain facilities. | 4.A.3.b.4.a |
| Repair structural components. | 4.A.3.b.4.a |
| Develop promotional materials. | 4.A.2.b.2.j |
| Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise. | 4.A.3.b.6.p |
| Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials. | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information. | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Create images or other visual displays. | 4.A.2.b.2.o |
| Conduct historical research. | 4.A.1.a.1.r |
| Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys. | 4.A.1.a.1.l |
| Compile geographic or related data. | 4.A.2.a.2.c |
| Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment. | 4.A.3.b.6.e |
| Measure environmental characteristics. | 4.A.1.a.2.i |
| Present information to the public. | 4.A.4.a.3.b |

## Capabilities

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Customer and Personal Service | knowledge | 4.5 |
| Speaking | essential_skill | 4.12 |
| Oral Expression | ability | 4.12 |
| Speech Clarity | ability | 4.12 |
| Education and Training | knowledge | 4.02 |
| Oral Comprehension | ability | 4 |
| Reading Comprehension | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| Active Listening | essential_skill | 3.88 |
| English Language | knowledge | 3.8 |
| Writing | essential_skill | 3.75 |
| Social Perceptiveness | transferable_skill | 3.75 |
| Written Comprehension | ability | 3.75 |
| Written Expression | ability | 3.75 |
| Speech Recognition | ability | 3.75 |
| Critical Thinking | essential_skill | 3.62 |
| Deductive Reasoning | ability | 3.62 |
| Public Safety and Security | knowledge | 3.6 |
| Biology | knowledge | 3.59 |
| Service Orientation | transferable_skill | 3.5 |
| Problem Sensitivity | ability | 3.5 |
| Near Vision | ability | 3.5 |
| Communications and Media | knowledge | 3.41 |
| Inductive Reasoning | ability | 3.38 |
| Information Ordering | ability | 3.38 |
| History and Archeology | knowledge | 3.34 |
| Law and Government | knowledge | 3.33 |
| Active Learning | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Learning Strategies | essential_skill | 3.25 |
| Instructing | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | transferable_skill | 3.25 |
| Geography | knowledge | 3.25 |
| Fluency of Ideas | ability | 3.25 |
| Far Vision | ability | 3.25 |
| Monitoring | essential_skill | 3.12 |
| Coordination | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Complex Problem Solving | transferable_skill | 3.12 |
| Originality | ability | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | ability | 3.12 |
| Time Management | transferable_skill | 3 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | transferable_skill | 3 |

## Skills

| Name | Type |
| --- | --- |
| Reading Comprehension | Common Skill |
| Active Listening | Common Skill |
| English Language | Common Skill |
| Writing | Common Skill |
| Speech Recognition | Specialized Skill |
| Social Perceptiveness | Common Skill |
| Deductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Critical Thinking | Common Skill |
| Biology | Specialized Skill |
| Information Ordering | Specialized Skill |
| Inductive Reasoning | Common Skill |
| Learning Strategies | Specialized Skill |
| Instructing | Specialized Skill |
| Geography | Specialized Skill |
| Active Learning | Common Skill |
| Complex Problem Solving | Common Skill |
| Time Management | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Word | Common Skill |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Outlook | Common Skill |
| Microsoft Excel | Common Skill |
| Facebook | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe Acrobat | Specialized Skill |
| Visualization | Specialized Skill |
| Systems Analysis | Specialized Skill |
| Psychology | Specialized Skill |
| Negotiation | Common Skill |
| Telecommunications | Specialized Skill |
| Mathematics | Common Skill |
| Finger Dexterity | Common Skill |
| Depth Perception | Common Skill |
| Chemistry | Specialized Skill |
| Mapping Software | Specialized Skill |
| Email Software | Specialized Skill |
| Adobe PageMaker | Specialized Skill |
| Physics | Specialized Skill |
| Foreign Language | Common Skill |
| Equipment Maintenance | Specialized Skill |
| Equipment Selection | Specialized Skill |
| Presentation Software | Specialized Skill |

## Tools

| Example | Category | Hot | In Demand |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes | yes |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software | yes | no |
| Facebook | Web page creation and editing software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP | Web platform development software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes | no |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes | no |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes | no |
| Adobe PageMaker | Desktop publishing software | no | no |
| Email software | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Mapping software | Map creation software | no | no |
| MicroFocus GroupWise | Electronic mail software | no | no |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software | no | no |

## Work Context

| Name | Value |
| --- | --- |
| E-Mail | 4.89 |
| Deal With External Customers or the Public in General | 4.64 |
| Telephone Conversations | 4.59 |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | 4.53 |
| Contact With Others | 4.43 |
| Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team | 4.31 |
| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | 4.31 |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | 4.09 |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | 4.01 |
| Public Speaking | 3.86 |
| Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions | 3.82 |
| Freedom to Make Decisions | 3.69 |
| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled | 3.68 |
| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | 3.54 |
| Physical Proximity | 3.48 |
| Outdoors, Under Cover | 3.44 |
| Health and Safety of Other Workers | 3.26 |
| Frequency of Decision Making | 3.22 |
| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment | 3.1 |
| Spend Time Sitting | 3.07 |
| Spend Time Standing | 3.07 |
| Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers | 3.05 |
| Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable | 3.04 |
| Written Letters and Memos | 2.98 |
| Time Pressure | 2.9 |
| Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures | 2.88 |
| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings | 2.77 |
| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | 2.73 |
| Level of Competition | 2.71 |
| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | 2.69 |
| Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People | 2.67 |
| Conflict Situations | 2.61 |
| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | 2.54 |
| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | 2.5 |
| Spend Time Walking or Running | 2.42 |
| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets | 2.42 |
| Exposed to Contaminants | 2.09 |
| Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body | 2.05 |
| Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions | 2.03 |
| Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | 1.98 |

## Preparation

- **Job Zone:** 4
- **Job Zone Name:** Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- **Education:** Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- **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.
- **Svp Range:** (7.0 to < 8.0)

### Education Distribution

| Label | Percentage |
| --- | --- |
| Bachelor's Degree | 49.75 |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 25.66 |
| High School Diploma | 10.9 |
| Master's Degree | 10.24 |
| Some College Courses | 2.11 |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 1.35 |

## Person Fit

| Name | Family | Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nature/Outdoors | specific_interest_area | 6.23 |
| Teaching/Education | specific_interest_area | 5.1 |
| Public Speaking | specific_interest_area | 5.06 |
| Social | career_interest_type | 4.87 |
| Personal Service | specific_interest_area | 4.4 |
| Realistic | career_interest_type | 4.38 |
| Investigative | career_interest_type | 4.24 |
| Artistic | career_interest_type | 3.74 |
| Humanities | specific_interest_area | 3.51 |
| Enterprising | career_interest_type | 3.46 |
| Conventional | career_interest_type | 3.43 |
| Media | specific_interest_area | 3.33 |
| Life Science | specific_interest_area | 3.25 |
| Dependability | work_style | 3 |
| Protective Service | specific_interest_area | 2.87 |
| Management/Administration | specific_interest_area | 2.76 |

## Related Roles

| Soc Code | Slug | Title | Tier |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 39-7011.00 | role-39-7011-00 | Tour Guides and Escorts | Primary-Short |
| 19-4071.00 | role-19-4071-00 | Forest and Conservation Technicians | Primary-Short |
| 39-9032.00 | role-39-9032-00 | Recreation Workers | Primary-Short |
| 19-1031.02 | role-19-1031-02 | Range Managers | Primary-Short |
| 33-3031.00 | role-33-3031-00 | Fish and Game Wardens | Primary-Short |
| 19-1031.00 | role-19-1031-00 | Conservation Scientists | Primary-Long |
| 25-1043.00 | role-25-1043-00 | Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Primary-Long |
| 19-1032.00 | role-19-1032-00 | Foresters | Primary-Long |
| 19-2041.00 | role-19-2041-00 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Primary-Long |
| 19-3093.00 | role-19-3093-00 | Historians | Primary-Long |
| 11-9072.00 | role-11-9072-00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Supplemental |
| 19-1023.00 | role-19-1023-00 | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | Supplemental |

## Career Clusters

| Cluster | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Energy & Natural Resources | energy-natural-resources |
| Public Service & Safety | public-service-safety |

## Education Level

- **Category:** Bachelor's degree

## Study Programs

| Title | Slug |
| --- | --- |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences | agriculture-agriculture-operations-and-related-sciences |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | biological-and-biomedical-sciences |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | multi-interdisciplinary-studies |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | natural-resources-and-conservation |

## Market

- **Median Wage:** 67950
- **Mean Wage:** 74310
- **Pct10Wage:** 45260
- **Pct25Wage:** 53190
- **Pct75Wage:** 87980
- **Pct90Wage:** 107720
- **Employment:** 25590
- **Area Title:** U.S.

## Industries


### Top

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Median Wage | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 5250 | 62940 | 7.15 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 1170 | 72010 | 0.65 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 830 | 64110 | 0.37 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 330 | 49980 | 0.75 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 270 | 76020 | 1.41 |
| 541380 | 541380 | Testing Laboratories and Services | National industry | 90 | 66330 |  |
| 56 | 56 | Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | Sector | 50 | 76990 |  |
| 53 | 53 | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | Sector |  | 77590 |  |

### Concentrated

| Naics | Slug | Title | Level | Employment | Lq |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 81 | 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) | Sector | 5250 | 7.15 |
| 541330 | 541330 | Engineering Services | National industry | 270 | 1.41 |
| 71 | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | Sector | 330 | 0.75 |
| 54 | 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | Sector | 1170 | 0.65 |
| 61 | 61 | Educational Services | Sector | 830 | 0.37 |
- **Count:** 8

## Ai Signals

| Source | Label | Score | Scale | Release |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frey_osborne | Computerization probability | 0.016 | 0-1 probability | 2013-baseline-2016-employment-snapshot |
| felten_aioe | AI occupational exposure | 0.0690313 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_image_generation_aioe | Image generation occupational exposure | 0.243842 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |
| felten_language_modeling_aioe | Language modeling occupational exposure | 0.0744339 | relative exposure score | 2021-plus-generative-ai-workbooks |

## Ai Outlook


### Index

- **Value:** 58
- **Percentile:** 57
- **Band:** Moderate
- **Version:** ai-exposure-index-v1

#### Components

| Percentile | Source |
| --- | --- |
| 50 | felten_aioe |
| 71 | openai_gpts_are_gpts |
| 52 | microsoft_working_with_ai |
- **Component Count:** 3

### Exposure

| Source | Label | Value | Percentile | Band | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| felten_aioe | Overall AI exposure (Felten et al.) | 0.0690313 | 50 | Moderate | How much this job's abilities overlap with what AI systems can do, across many AI capabilities. A relative research score, not a forecast of job loss. |
| eloundou_gamma | LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou) | 0.8484848484848485 | 71 | High | Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank. |
| microsoft_applicability | AI assistant applicability (Microsoft) | 0.15526627489667028 | 52 | Moderate | How applicable today's AI assistants are to this job's activities, measured from real Microsoft Copilot conversations. Applicability is not the same as replacement. |

### Frey Historical

- **Source:** frey
- **Label:** Computerization probability (Frey & Osborne, 2013)
- **Value:** 0.016
- **Percentile:** 12
- **Band:** Low
- **Note:** A pre-LLM (2013) estimate of how automatable this job is by computerization and robotics. Shown for historical context only — it is not part of any current AI ranking.
- **Teleworkable:** no

### Eloundou

- **Alpha:** 0.18181818181818182
- **Beta:** 0.5151515151515151
- **Gamma:** 0.8484848484848485

### Usage Tasks

| Task | Usage Percent | Importance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features. | 0.002464986915027793 | 3.87 |
- **Usage Release:** 2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2

### Bls

- **Growth Percent:** 3.4
- **Growth Percentile:** 57
- **Direction:** About average
- **Annual Openings Thousands:** 2.5
- **Annual Openings Percentile:** 33
- **Employment2024Thousands:** 28.5
- **Employment2034Thousands:** 29.5

### Sources

| Source | Version |
| --- | --- |
| bls_employment_projections | 2024-2034 |
| dingel_neiman | dingel-neiman-workathome |
| felten_aioe | felten-raj-seamans-aioe |
| frey_osborne | frey-osborne-automation |
| microsoft_working_with_ai | working-with-ai |
| openai_gpts_are_gpts | gpts-are-gpts |

## Counts

- **Tasks:** 20
- **Skills:** 41
- **Capabilities:** 120
- **Tools:** 13
- **Related Roles:** 20

## Source

- **Dataset:** gold.onet_role_starter_surface
- **Version:** 30.3
- **Generated At:** 2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00
- **Content Hash:** e829893d5d6a8528