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Park Naturalists

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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Conservation Scientists and Foresters

Conservation scientists and foresters manage the overall land quality of forests, parks, rangelands, and other natural resources. Conservation scientists and foresters work for governments (federal, state, or local), on privately owned lands, or in social advocacy organizations. Conservation scientists and foresters typically need a bachelor's degree in forestry or a related field. The median annual wage for conservation scientists and foresters was $60,220 in May 2015. Employment of conservation scientists and foresters is projected to grow 7 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Heightened demand for American timber and wood pellets will help increase the overall job prospects for conservation scientists and foresters. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for conservation scientists and foresters. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of conservation scientists and foresters with similar occupations. Learn more about conservation scientists and foresters by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Conservation Scientists
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	6,400
State Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	5,350
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	4,770
Social Advocacy Organizations	2,840
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	1,050
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services	480
Scientific Research and Development Services	370
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	190
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions	160
Civic and Social Organizations	70

Career Video

Title: "Conservations Scientist"

Duration: 01:47

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.