Park Naturalists

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.

Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.

Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.

Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.

Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.

Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.

Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.

Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.

Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.

Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.

Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.

Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.

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.

Perform routine maintenance on park structures.

Train staff on park programs.

Provide care for park program animals.