Park Naturalists

Bright outlookJob zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 19-1031.03

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$48k10th$66kMedian$88k90th

New workers start near $47,790; experienced workers reach $87,530. About 120 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +6.5%; Alamo region, 168 to 179 jobs · U.S. +3%
Openings a year: 15; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 2,500
Employed in 2024: 168; in the Alamo region · U.S. 28,500

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

1 program, with the college that teaches each.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

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

Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.
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.
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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