" I love the outdoors and have never been able to sit still. This job has me all over the park, managing operations, keeping wildlife records, inspecting trails and bridges, and scheduling tours and events. 15 years into the job, I'm still learning and have the privilege of training the new generation of park rangers. Teaching visitors about the unique plants, habitats, and wildlife that make up the park never gets old, and I get to proudly share the history of the park and our conservation efforts as a team. The people and the backdrop are why I keep coming back."

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Job Description

SOC Code: 19-1031

Park Naturalists plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.*

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Top Job Skills:

• Customer service
• Filing documents
• Lawn maintenance
• Maintains records
• Raking

General Work Activities:

• Mental Processes
  • Plan special events
  • Develop educational programs
  • Compile geographic or related data
• Interacting With Others
  • Provide technical information or assistance to public
  • Train personnel to enhance job skills
  • Train staff members
  • Care for animals
• Information Input
  • Conduct historical research
  • Monitor animal behavior or condition
  • Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys
  • Measure different environmental characteristics
• Work Output
  • Document evidence or events, using photographic or audiovisual equipment

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Job Statistics

 

Examples of Workforce Areas with Job Openings

 

• Midlands
• Trident
• Worklink
• Upper Savannah
• Lower Savannah

 

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Examples of Employers with Job Openings

• PARKS & RECREATION
• City of Columbia, SC
• City of North Charleston, SC

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Related Occupations

• Conservation Scientists
• Recreation Workers
• Forest and Conservation Technicians
• Tour Guides and Escorts
• Foresters
• Range Managers

NOTE: All data based on state averages. Information may vary depending on region, experience, and specific employment situation. Last Updated: 2025

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