Park Naturalists

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

Park Naturalists spend a lot of their time Communicating with Persons Outside Organization. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Speech Clarity, Oral Comprehension, and Written Expression. Park Naturalists are typically characterized as being Social and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Biology and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Reading Comprehension.

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Work Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Processing Information
  
Getting Information
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Speech Clarity
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Speech Recognition
  
Written Comprehension
  
Near Vision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Originality
  
Information Ordering
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Far Vision
  
Category Flexibility
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Visualization
  
Memorization
  
Auditory Attention
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Time Sharing
  
Static Strength
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Trunk Strength
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Selective Attention
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  
Control Precision
  
Number Facility
  
Response Orientation
  
Reaction Time
  
Speed of Closure
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Stamina
  
Rate Control
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Sound Localization
  
Night Vision
  
Peripheral Vision
  

Interests

Social
  
Realistic
  
Artistic
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
English Language
  
Biology
  
Education and Training
  
Communications and Media
  
Geography
  
Administration and Management
  
History and Archeology
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Psychology
  
Clerical
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Law and Government
  
Mathematics
  
Chemistry
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Mechanical
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Fine Arts
  
Physics
  
Design
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Building and Construction
  
Telecommunications
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Transportation
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Foreign Language
  

Wages

District of Columbia
$79,440  
 
Alaska
$78,020  
 
Florida
$77,990  
 
Alabama
$72,710  
 
Connecticut
$72,600  
 
Louisiana
$71,110  
 
Kansas
$71,110  
 
Tennessee
$71,100  
 
New Hampshire
$70,890  
 
West Virginia
$70,800  
 
California
$69,180  
 
Kentucky
$68,880  
 
Arkansas
$68,870  
 
Virginia
$66,970  
 
Indiana
$66,960  
 
Illinois
$65,060  
 
Wyoming
$65,040  
 
Oklahoma
$65,040  
 
Michigan
$64,130  
 
South Carolina
$63,150  
 
Nebraska
$63,150  
 
North Dakota
$63,140  
 
Idaho
$63,140  
 
New Mexico
$63,140  
 
Maryland
$62,860  
 
Oregon
$62,860  
 
New Jersey
$62,560  
 
Hawaii
$62,280  
 
Arizona
$62,200  
 
Washington
$61,860  
 
Wisconsin
$61,710  
 
Montana
$61,220  
 
Puerto Rico
$59,680  
 
Colorado
$59,050  
 
Ohio
$58,660  
 
Georgia
$57,610  
 
Utah
$57,410  
 
Minnesota
$57,180  
 
South Dakota
$55,360  
 
Nevada
$54,890  
 
New York
$54,640  
 
Texas
$52,670  
 
Massachusetts
$51,060  
 
Maine
$49,030  
 
North Carolina
$48,730  
 
Missouri
$48,010  
 
Mississippi
$48,010  
 
Iowa
$45,760  
 
Pennsylvania
$44,240  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Coordination
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Monitoring
  
Learning Strategies
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Service Orientation
  
Instructing
  
Active Learning
  
Time Management
  
Operations Analysis
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Persuasion
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Science
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Operation and Control
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Equipment Selection
  
Troubleshooting
  
Repairing
  
Mathematics
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Technology Design
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Cooperation
  
Dependability
  
Self Control
  
Social Orientation
  
Innovation
  
Integrity
  
Initiative
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Attention to Detail
  
Independence
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Concern for Others
  
Persistence
  
Leadership
  
Analytical Thinking
  

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Contact With Others
  
Time Pressure
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  
Physical Proximity
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Level of Competition
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Consequence of Error
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Degree of Automation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Telephone
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Time Pressure
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Public Speaking
  
Electronic Mail
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Telephone
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Provide visitor services by 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.
  
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  
Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

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.
  
Provide visitor services by 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.
  
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  
Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide visitor services by 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.
  
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  
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.
  
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
  
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.
  
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  
Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide visitor services by 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.
  
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
  
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.
  
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  
Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
  
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.
  
Provide visitor services by explaining regulations; answering visitor requests, needs and complaints; and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
  
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  
Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  
Provide visitor services by explaining regulations; answering visitor requests, needs and complaints; and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
  
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  
Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  
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.
  
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  
Provide visitor services by explaining regulations; answering visitor requests, needs and complaints; and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  
Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Provide visitor services by explaining regulations; answering visitor requests, needs and complaints; and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
  
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.
  
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
  
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  
Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  
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.
  
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  
Provide visitor services by explaining regulations; answering visitor requests, needs and complaints; and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  
Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree