Park Naturalists
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 19-1031.03
Plan, develop, and conduct programs to inform public of historical, natural, and scientific features of national, state, or local park.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
High· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.38
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Exposed tasks only18 rated tasks · 15 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (83.3%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- All rated tasks are in the O*NET 31.0 task list.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 30.2) | Claude.aiRaw / share % | APIRaw / share % |
|---|---|---|
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.19-1031.03 | 0.0100100.0 | 0.0100100.0 |
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.19-1031.03 | 0.00000.0 | —0 |
Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.19-1031.03 | 0.00000.0 | —0 |
Plan and organize public events at the park.19-1031.03 | 0.00000.0 | —0 |
Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.19-1031.03 | 0.00000.0 | —0 |
| Not observed on any surface — 15 task(s) — These tasks have no row in the source for this release. The 0 in the share row is a display-stage composition ratio; absence is what the — in the raw row states. | ||
Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas. | —0 | —0 |
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions. | —0 | —0 |
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features. | —0 | —0 |
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park. | —0 | —0 |
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs. | —0 | —0 |
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers. | —0 | —0 |
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members. | —0 | —0 |
Perform routine maintenance on park structures. | —0 | —0 |
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment. | —0 | —0 |
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files. | —0 | —0 |
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays. | —0 | —0 |
Train staff on park programs. | —0 | —0 |
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs. | —0 | —0 |
Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora. | —0 | —0 |
Provide care for park program animals. | —0 | —0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas.O*NET Task ID 3686 | 1.0 |
Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.O*NET Task ID 3690 | 1.0 |
Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles.O*NET Task ID 3694 | 1.0 |
Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features.O*NET Task ID 3688 | 0.5 |
Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.O*NET Task ID 3691 | 0.5 |
Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members.O*NET Task ID 3692 | 0.5 |
Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays.O*NET Task ID 3695 | 0.5 |
Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment.O*NET Task ID 3696 | 0.5 |
Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs.O*NET Task ID 3697 | 0.5 |
Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files.O*NET Task ID 3698 | 0.5 |
Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays.O*NET Task ID 3699 | 0.5 |
Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora.O*NET Task ID 3700 | 0.5 |
Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs.O*NET Task ID 3701 | 0.5 |
Plan and organize public events at the park.O*NET Task ID 20866 | 0.5 |
Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools.O*NET Task ID 20867 | 0.5 |
Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions.O*NET Task ID 3687 | 0.0 |
Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park.O*NET Task ID 3689 | 0.0 |
Perform routine maintenance on park structures.O*NET Task ID 3693 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page
All O*NET 31.0 task statements (20)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and complaints, and providing information about the park and surrounding areas. | Core |
| Conduct field trips to point out scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites, or other attractions. | Core |
| Prepare and present illustrated lectures and interpretive talks about park features. | Core |
| Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park. | Core |
| Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs. | Core |
| Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers. | Core |
| Plan, organize and direct activities of seasonal staff members. | Core |
| Perform routine maintenance on park structures. | Core |
| Prepare brochures and write newspaper articles. | Core |
| Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays. | Core |
| Research stories regarding the area's natural history or environment. | Core |
| Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays. | Core |
| Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora. | Core |
| Plan and develop audio-visual devices for public programs. | Core |
| Plan and organize public events at the park. | Core |
| Develop environmental educational programs and curricula for schools. | Core |
| Provide care for park program animals. | Core |
| Train staff and volunteers on park programs. | Core |
| Interview specialists in desired fields to obtain and develop data for park information programs. | Supplemental |
| Compile and maintain official park photographic and information files. | Supplemental |
0.05/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Perform emergency duties to protect human life, government property, and natural features of park. | E0 none |
| Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers. | E0 none |
| Perform routine maintenance on park structures. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Construct historical, scientific, and nature visitor-center displays. | E0 none |
| Take photographs and motion pictures for use in lectures and publications and to develop displays. | E2 structured facilities |
| Survey park to determine forest conditions and distribution and abundance of fauna and flora. | E0 none |
| Provide care for park program animals. | E0 none |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
Values for the whole SOC 19-1031 group (Conservation scientists), not for this O*NET occupation alone.
- Employment, 2025
- 28K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 29K
- Change (2025–35)
- +5.3%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $73,010
- Typical education needed for entry
- Bachelor's degree
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44216 | 문화 관광 및 숲‧자연환경 해설사 | This occupation is narrower | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 2133Environmental Protection Professionals
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Environmental protection professionals study and assess the effects on the environment of human activity such as air, water and noise pollution, soil contamination, climate change, toxic waste and depletion and degradation of natural resources. They develop plans and solutions to protect, conserve, restore, minimize and prevent further damage to the environment.
Tasks
- (a) conducting research, performing tests, collecting samples, performing field and laboratory analysis to identify sources of environmental problems and recommending ways to prevent, control and remediate the impact of environmental problems;
- (b) assessing the likely impact that potential or proposed activities, projects and developments may have on the environment, and recommending whether such developments should proceed;
- (c) developing and coordinating the implementation of environmental management systems to enable organizations to identify, monitor and control the impact of their activities, products and services on the environment;
- (d) conducting audits to evaluate environmental impact of existing activities, processes, wastes, noises and substances;
- (e) assessing an organization's compliance with government and internal environmental regulations and guidelines, identifying violations and determining appropriate remedial action;
- (f) providing technical advice and support services to organizations on how best to deal with environmental problems in order to reduce environmental damage and minimize financial loss;
- (g) developing conservation plans.
Example occupations
Air pollution analyst · Conservation officer · Conservation scientist · Ecologist · Environmental adviser · Environmental auditor · Environmental consultant · Environmental research scientist · Environmental scientist · Park ranger · Water quality analyst
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- park guideESCO 5113.1.2This occupation is broader
Park guides assist visitors, interpret cultural and natural heritage and provide information and guidance to tourists in parks such as wildlife, amusement and nature parks.
- conservation scientistESCO 2133.3Overlapping, not the same
Conservation scientists manage the quality of specific forests, parks and other natural resources. They protect the wildlife habitat, biodiversity, scenic value, and other unique attributes of preserves and conservation lands. Conservation scientists perform field work.
- countryside officerESCO 2133.4Overlapping, not the same
Countryside officers are responsible for a range of activities that manage and maintain the natural environment and associated public access and recreation. They encourage visitors to open spaces/the countryside, promote awareness of the natural environment and protect and preserve the open space/countryside for future enjoyment.
- environmental education officerESCO 5113.1.1Overlapping, not the same
Environmental education officers are responsible for promoting environmental conservation and development. They visit schools and businesses to give talks, they produce educational resources and websites, they lead guided nature walks, they provide relevant training courses, and they help with volunteer activities and conservation projects. Many gardens employ an environmental education officer to offer guidance during school visits.
- nature conservation officerESCO 2133.9Overlapping, not the same
Nature conservation officers manage and improve the local environment within all the sectors of a local community. They promote awareness of and understanding about the natural environment. This work can be very varied and involve projects related to species, habitats and communities. They educate people and raise overall awareness of environmental issues.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| G1240 | Educateur / Educatrice nature environnement | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
| G1243 | Responsable d'éducation et d'animation à l'environnement | This occupation is broader |
| A1215 | Agent / Agente d'aires marines protégées | Related, not a match |
| A1204 | Garde nature | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| G1231 | Accompagnateur / Accompagnatrice nature | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| G1242 | Médiateur / Médiatrice scientifique | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: fr-direct v1)
Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 2326 | Profesionales de la educación ambiental | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
| 5825 | Guías de turismo | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)
Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 11723 | Berufe in der Natur- und Landschaftspflege - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
| 91334 | Berufe in der Erziehungswissenschaft - hoch komplexe Tätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: de-direct v1)
Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 421 | 旅行・観光案内人 | Related, not a match |
| 459 | 他に分類されない保安職業従事者 | Related, not a match |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: jp-direct v1)
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