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Park Naturalists

  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Tasks

What tasks do Park Naturalists perform?

  • 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.


Knowledge

What do Park Naturalists need to know?

  • 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.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.


Skills

What skills do Park Naturalists need?

  • 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.



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