Occupations · Life, Physical, and Social Science

Park Naturalists

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

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 19-1031.03

What people in this job actually do

Ordered by how important the work is rated.

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.
Plan and organize public events at the park.
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
Train staff on park programs.
Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Speaking4.1

Reading Comprehension3.9

Active Listening3.9

Writing3.8

Critical Thinking3.6

Active Learning3.2

Learning Strategies3.2

Monitoring3.1

Science2.4

Mathematics1.9

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

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Adobe Acrobat●Facebook●Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP●Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Office software●Microsoft Outlook●Microsoft PowerPoint●Microsoft Word●Adobe PageMakerEmail softwareMapping softwareMicroFocus GroupWiseWeb browser software

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

Conditions rated against the average across all occupations — only what makes this job different is listed.

4 / 5Considerable preparation — a four-year degree plus several years in the field.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Outdoors, Under Cover+1.6 above average

Public Speaking+1.6 above average

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions+1.5 above average

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate−1.4 below average

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled+1.4 above average

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General+1.3 above average

Consequence of Error−1.1 below average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2023-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Bachelor's Degree50%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)26%

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)11%

Master's Degree10%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2023-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Social4.9

Realistic4.4

Investigative4.2

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

Tasks O*NET flags as emerging

Train staff and volunteers on park programs.

O*NET 30.3 emerging tasks

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Social Perceptiveness3.8

Service Orientation3.5

Judgment and Decision Making3.2

Instructing3.2

Coordination3.1

Complex Problem Solving3.1

Management of Personnel Resources3.0

Time Management3.0

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityBiologyCommunications and Media

Abilities it leans on

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionWritten Comprehension

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

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RangerPark AideNaturalistPark GuideCamp RangerPark RangerPark WorkerPark AttendantPark NaturalistPark SpecialistNational Park RangerPark Ranger AssistantEnvironmental EducatorPark Protection Ranger

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2015

Comparing O*NET release 20.1 (2015-10-01) with 30.3 (2026-05-01). Signs, not colour alone, carry the meaning.

Now listed 7

+Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP+Microsoft Office software+Adobe PageMaker+Facebook+Adobe Acrobat+MicroFocus GroupWise+Microsoft Outlook

No longer listed 4

−GroupWise−Adobe Systems Adobe PageMaker−Data entry software−Point of sale POS software programs

Diff across the O*NET releases held here in full since October 2015, following occupations through merges and retirements. O*NET re-surveys occupations on a rolling cycle, so “no change” can also mean “not re-surveyed”.

O*NET 30.3 related occupations

Also called

RangerPark AideNaturalistPark GuidePark WardenCamp RangerPark WorkerPark RangerParks WorkerPark ManagerPark AttendantPark Naturalist

O*NET 30.3 alternative titles

The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
conservation scientist	2133.3	close
environmental education officer	5113.1.1	close
nature conservation officer	2133.9	close
countryside officer	2133.4	close
park guide	5113.1.2	broader

Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)

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