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Jobs / Science and research / 19-1031.03

Park Naturalists

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

US jobs
25,950 (SOC 19-1031 group, "Conservation Scientists")
Median wage
$73,010 a year
Job family
Science and research

Can agents do the work of park naturalists?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Science and research: Some tasks (no change in 12 months)

Agents complete 20% or more of the tasks (or projects) on a direct benchmark.

Evidence: CORE-Bench, declared solved.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark (figures for the SOC 19-1031 group).

  • 14%Develop plans for managing or preserving natural resourcesNot measured
  • 9%Provide information or assistance to the publicNot measured
  • 8%Research agricultural processes or practicesNot measured
  • 6%Monitor environmental conditionsNot measured
  • 6%Advise others on environmental sustainability or green practicesNot measured
  • 4%Manage agricultural or forestry operationsNot measured
  • 3%Create visual designs or displaysNot measured
  • 3%Mediate disputesNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in science and research, not always this occupation's tasks.

Direct evidence

Work benchmarks mapped primary to this family. They set the step when they report how many tasks agents complete.

  • CORE-Benchby Princeton UniversityTask level · CORE-Bench-Hard accuracy (public test set)
    95.5%Claude Code + Claude Opus 4.5 (after manual regrading) · 3 Dec 2025
    Solved

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • Provide care for park program animals.
  • Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.
  • Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
  • Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.
  • Plan and organize public events at the park.
  • Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  • Train staff and volunteers on park programs.
  • Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.
  • Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.
  • 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.
  • Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.
Other job titles for this occupation (16)

Environmental Education Specialist · Environmental Educator · Interpretive Naturalist · Interpretive Park Ranger · Natural Resource Educator · Naturalist · Park Activities Coordinator · Park Guide · Park Interpretive Specialist · Park Ranger · Camp Ranger · Interpretation Park Ranger · National Park Ranger · Park Interpretive Ranger · Park Protection Ranger · Park Specialist