(Career Asssessments, Exploration & Counselling)
Career: Park Naturalists
Job Description
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions. |
100
|
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features. |
99
|
Provide visitor services by explaining regulations; answering visitor requests, needs and complaints; and providing information about the park and surrounding areas. |
96
|
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers. |
91
|
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays. |
91
|
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files. |
89
|
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles. |
87
|
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs. |
86
|
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment. |
85
|
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs. |
79
|
Perform routine maintenance on park structures. |
75
|
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park. |
74
|
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays. |
74
|
Plan and develop audiovisual devices for public programs. |
70
|
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members. |
66
|
Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
80
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
80
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
76
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
75
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
74
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
71
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
71
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
65
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
64
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
62
|
Thinking Creatively
|
60
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
60
|
Getting Information
|
60
|
Processing Information
|
59
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
57
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
56
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
55
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
51
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
49
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
49
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
48
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
46
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
46
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
45
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
44
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
44
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
44
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
42
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
40
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
40
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
39
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
39
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
38
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
37
|
Interacting With Computers
|
34
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
28
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
28
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
22
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
18
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
14
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|