[Core] [68% incumbents] Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
  DWAs: Provide technical information or assistance to public.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  DWAs: Provide technical information or assistance to public.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  DWAs: Schedule activities or facility use. | Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
  DWAs: Provide technical information or assistance to public.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Plan and organize public events at the park.
  DWAs: Plan special events.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
  DWAs: Provide technical information or assistance to public.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  DWAs: Plan work operations. | Direct activities of subordinates. | Supervise employees.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
  DWAs: Protect wildlife or natural areas. | Protect property from fire or water damage. | Provide first aid or rescue assistance in emergencies.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Train staff on park programs.
  DWAs: Train personnel to enhance job skills. | Train staff members.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
  DWAs: Develop educational programs.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.
  DWAs: Design layout of art or product exhibits, displays, or promotional materials. | Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information. | Create images or other visual displays.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.
  DWAs: Conduct historical research.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.
  DWAs: Develop promotional materials. | Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.
  DWAs: Compile geographic or related data.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.
  DWAs: Document events or evidence, using photographic or audiovisual equipment.

[Core] [68% incumbents] Perform routine maintenance on park structures.
  DWAs: Maintain facilities. | Repair structural components.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Provide care for park program animals.
  DWAs: Monitor animal behavior or condition. | Care for animals.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.
  DWAs: Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.

[Supplemental] [68% incumbents] Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
  DWAs: Measure environmental characteristics.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.
  DWAs: Prepare graphics or other visual representations of information. | Present information to the public.

[EMERGING:Revision] Train staff and volunteers on park programs.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Monitoring (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Science (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Mathematics (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.50 lvl:5.32) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:4.02 lvl:5.01) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:3.80 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.60 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Biology (imp:3.59 lvl:4.08) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Communications and Media (imp:3.41 lvl:3.69) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  History and Archeology (imp:3.34 lvl:4.05) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Law and Government (imp:3.33 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Geography (imp:3.25 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.94 lvl:3.65) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.90 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.86 lvl:3.75) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Administration and Management (imp:2.80 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Administrative (imp:2.69 lvl:3.64) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Psychology (imp:2.66 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Telecommunications (imp:2.54 lvl:1.84) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Transportation (imp:2.51 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mathematics (imp:2.44 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.30 lvl:2.71) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.26 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Design (imp:2.21 lvl:2.60) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.17 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.12 lvl:2.22) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.09 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.07 lvl:1.62) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Chemistry (imp:2.04 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Fine Arts (imp:1.97 lvl:1.45) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Mechanical (imp:1.94 lvl:1.94) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Production and Processing (imp:1.88 lvl:1.69) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Physics (imp:1.76 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Foreign Language (imp:1.73 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Building and Construction (imp:1.66 lvl:1.53) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.58 lvl:0.99) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Near Vision (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Far Vision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Visualization (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.38 lvl:1.88) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Static Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Depth Perception (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Number Facility (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:1.88) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Sound Localization (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.90 lvl:5.82) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.46 lvl:5.44) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Working with Computers (imp:4.40 lvl:3.69) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.35 lvl:6.13) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.35 lvl:5.67) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.33 lvl:5.05) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.22 lvl:5.05) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Getting Information (imp:4.15 lvl:4.30) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.09 lvl:4.28) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.08 lvl:4.72) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.98 lvl:4.45) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.98 lvl:3.89) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.85 lvl:4.17) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.78 lvl:5.36) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.77 lvl:4.86) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.72 lvl:4.53) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.69 lvl:4.98) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.68 lvl:4.65) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Processing Information (imp:3.67 lvl:4.01) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.67 lvl:4.37) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.55 lvl:3.73) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.52 lvl:4.55) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.51 lvl:4.47) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.34 lvl:4.39) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.33 lvl:3.28) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.31 lvl:3.38) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.29 lvl:3.56) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.22 lvl:3.02) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.19 lvl:3.54) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.19 lvl:3.56) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:3.10 lvl:3.43) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.05 lvl:3.69) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.98 lvl:2.55) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.93 lvl:2.50) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.92 lvl:3.07) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.71 lvl:3.84) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.68 lvl:3.67) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.33 lvl:2.14) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:2.15 lvl:2.43) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.99 lvl:1.70) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.80 lvl:1.67) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Dependability (imp:2.47) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:2.31) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.01) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:1.86) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Initiative (imp:1.75) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Integrity (imp:1.73) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.70) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Cooperation (imp:1.63) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.55) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.52) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.44) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.24) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Humility (imp:1.12) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:1.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.96) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy (imp:0.86) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.83) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:0.75) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Adaptability (imp:0.60) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:0.57) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.49) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:0.08) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Negotiation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Repairing (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 25,950
  annual_median    : $73,010
  annual_pct10     : $47,550
  annual_pct25     : $57,700
  annual_pct75     : $91,560
  annual_pct90     : $110,410
  annual_mean      : $77,130
  hourly_median    : $35.10

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($99,400)
  lowest_state     : Virgin Islands ($50,080)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.985x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   17,530  median: $  73,920
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    5,360  median: $  71,270
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,430  median: $  76,290
  Educational Services                     emp:      840  median: $  67,770
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      470  median: $  58,860
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      170  median: $  71,090

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (6 total) ---
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   17,530  median: $  73,920
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    5,360  median: $  71,270
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,430  median: $  76,290
  Educational Services                     emp:      840  median: $  67,770
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      470  median: $  58,860
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      170  median: $  71,090

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
The Victorian Naturalist is a bimonthly scientific journal covering natural history, especially of Australia. It is published by the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria and is received as part of the membership subscription of that club. From 1881, club proceedings and papers had been published in the Southern Science Record and Magazine of Natural History before the first issue of The Victorian Naturalist appeared in January 1884. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research articles, research reports, "Naturalist Notes", and book reviews. The journal was published monthly until 1976, since then it has been published bimonthly. In that period several special issues have been published. These covered particular natural history topics or significant centenaries: of the club (1980), the death of Ferdinand von Mueller (1996), and the establishment of Wilsons Promontory National Park and Mount Buffalo National Park (1998). In 2001 there was a special issue on Frederick McCoy, the first president of the club. The journal was abstracted and indexed by Scopus in 1980 and 1984 and from 2008 to 2014.


== References ==


== External links ==
Official website
Journal page at the Biodiversity Heritage Library
 Data related to The Victorian Naturalist at Wikispecies

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

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  Extract: Petrified Forest National Park is a national park of the United States in Navajo and Apache counties in northeastern Arizona. Named for its large deposits of petrified wood, the park covers about 346 square miles, encompassing semi-desert shrub steppe as well as highly eroded and colorful badlands. 

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  Extract: Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in Yosemite National Park, dropping a total of 2,425 feet (739 m) from the top of the upper fall to the base of the lower fall. Located in the Sierra Nevada of California, it is a major attraction in the park, especially in late spring when the water flow is a

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  Extract: Arrowhead Provincial Park is located north of Huntsville, Ontario, Canada, and is part of the Ontario Parks system. A portion of the shoreline of Glacial Lake Algonquin is visible in the park.

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  Extract: Huntington Beach State Park is a 2500 acre coastal preserve and state park near Murrells Inlet, in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It has a large sandy beach, few beach-goers, and numerous wild birds to watch over the seasons.

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  Extract: Environmental education (EE) refers to organized efforts to teach how natural environments function, and particularly, how human beings can manage behavior and ecosystems to live sustainably. It is a multi-disciplinary field integrating disciplines such as biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, earth

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--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Park Naturalists plan, develop, and conduct educational programs to inform the public about the historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local parks. They serve as the primary interface between park resources and visitors, combining scientific knowledge with communication skills to deliver interpretive experiences. These professionals work across government agencies and conservation organizations to promote environmental education and stewardship.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Park Naturalists spend their days conducting field trips and guided tours, pointing out scientific, historic, and natural features to park visitors. They prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park ecosystems, wildlife, and conservation efforts. Much of their time involves direct visitor service, answering questions about regulations, addressing complaints, and providing technical assistance to the public. They coordinate with park staff to schedule programs, train seasonal employees and volunteers, and assist with visitor center operations. Administrative duties include developing educational curricula for schools, planning special events, and using computer software to create presentations and manage program logistics.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as Park Naturalists possess strong social orientation and intellectual curiosity, thriving on direct public interaction while maintaining deep interest in natural sciences. They demonstrate exceptional oral communication abilities, with high speech clarity and expression skills essential for delivering engaging interpretive programs. These professionals combine service orientation with social perceptiveness, allowing them to adapt their communication style to diverse visitor groups and educational needs. Successful naturalists exhibit dependability and problem-solving skills, as they often work independently in outdoor settings and must handle emergency situations to protect both visitors and natural resources.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most Park Naturalists enter the field with a Bachelor's degree (49.8% of practitioners), though Associate's degrees (25.7%) and even high school diplomas (10.9%) provide entry pathways. Common academic backgrounds include biology, environmental science, education, natural resources, or related fields that combine scientific knowledge with communication skills. Entry-level positions often involve seasonal or volunteer work at parks, environmental education centers, or nature preserves to gain hands-on experience. Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, typically requiring 2-4 years of related experience or training beyond formal education.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Park Naturalists can advance to supervisory roles managing larger interpretive programs or overseeing multiple park facilities. Career progression often leads to positions in park management, environmental education coordination, or specialized roles in conservation science. Many transition to related fields such as environmental consulting, museum education, or teaching at the postsecondary level. The combination of public speaking, program development, and scientific knowledge creates pathways into policy work, nonprofit leadership, or private sector environmental communication roles.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Park Naturalists earn a median annual wage of $73,010 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with employment of 25,950 professionals nationwide. The wage range spans from $47,550 (10th percentile) to $110,410 (90th percentile), showing significant geographic variation with highest pay in District of Columbia ($99,400) and lowest in Virgin Islands ($50,080). The majority of employment (17,530 positions) is concentrated in federal, state, and local government agencies, with additional opportunities in other services sectors (5,360) and professional services (1,430). Geographic dispersion shows a 1.99x ratio between highest and lowest paying regions, reflecting differences in government funding and cost of living. The field benefits from stable government funding for parks and growing public interest in environmental education.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Park Naturalists face low automation risk due to their core work activities requiring high-level human interaction and creative interpretation. The role's emphasis on performing for the public (importance 4.9) and establishing interpersonal relationships (importance 4.3) involves complex social and emotional intelligence that remains difficult to automate. While technology tools may enhance presentation capabilities and program management, the fundamental need for human connection in environmental education and visitor services ensures continued demand for human naturalists.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Tour Guides and Escorts (39-7011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles conduct field trips and provide visitor services, with shared emphasis on public interaction and interpretive communication.
    data: Conducting field trips
    data: Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:4.9)
    data: Oral Expression (imp:4.1)
  [knowledge_overlap] Forest and Conservation Technicians (19-4071.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require biology knowledge and work in natural resource settings with conservation focus.
    data: Biology (imp:3.6, lvl:4.1)
    data: Natural resource protection tasks
    data: RIASEC R:4.38
  [skill_overlap] Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1043.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize education and training knowledge with strong instructing and speaking skills for knowledge transfer.
    data: Education and Training (imp:4.0, lvl:5.0)
    data: Speaking (imp:4.1, lvl:4.2)
    data: Instructing (imp:3.2, lvl:3.2)
  [riasec_cluster] Recreation Workers (39-9032.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles share high Social orientation (S:4.87) and involve planning public programs and events.
    data: RIASEC S:4.87
    data: Plan and organize public events
    data: Social Orientation work style
  [career_pathway] Range Managers (19-1031.02) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both are specializations within Conservation Scientists (19-1031) with shared SOC code structure and natural resource focus.
    data: SOC CODE: 19-1031
    data: Natural resource protection
    data: Emergency duties to protect natural features

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
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  title_patterns   : ['naturalist', 'interpretive', 'environmental education', 'park guide', 'nature center']
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principles                 16  0.00555  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
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activities                 14  0.00486  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:21%  onet_tasks:7%
natural                    13  0.00451  inference            inference:38%  wikipedia:31%  onet_tasks:23%
materials                  13  0.00451  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  dwas:23%
events                     12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:17%  onet_tasks:8%
human                      12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
resources                  12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
control                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00416  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
environmental              11  0.00381  inference            inference:73%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
ideas                      11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                11  0.00381  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
naturalists                11  0.00381  inference            inference:91%  wikipedia:9%
services                   10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:10%
needs                      10  0.00347  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
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developing                  9  0.00312  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
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government                  8  0.00278  inference            inference:50%  onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:12%
problem                     8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
procedures                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
monitoring                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                       8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                   8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                  8  0.00278  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%