Salary Breakdown
Park Naturalists
Average
$65,110
ANNUAL
$31.30
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,220
ANNUAL
$14.53
HOURLY
Mid Level
$63,750
ANNUAL
$30.65
HOURLY
Expert Level
$88,300
ANNUAL
$42.45
HOURLY
Supporting Programs
Park Naturalists
Projected Jobs
Park Naturalists
430
Projected job openings through 2032
Top Expected Tasks
Park Naturalists
01
Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
02
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
03
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
04
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
05
Plan and organize public events at the park.
06
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
07
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
08
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
09
Train staff on park programs.
10
Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Park Naturalists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Writing
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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