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PARK MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION

Kansas State University

Bachelor's Degree

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Locations

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  • Manhattan, Kansas

    919 Mid-Campus Drive, Anderson Hall, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingService OrientationLearning Strategies

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityBiology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear VisionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

  • Provide visitor services, such as explaining regulations, answering visitor requests, needs and comp
  • Assist with operations of general facilities, such as visitor centers.
  • Confer with park staff to determine subjects and schedules for park programs.
  • Train staff and volunteers on park programs.

Technology

Document management softwareDesktop publishing softwareElectronic mail softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareMap creation software

Tools

All-terrain vehicles ATVAnimal trapping equipmentAugersAutomated external defibrillators AEDBackpack tanksBoat trailersBrush cuttersCanoesChainsawsClaw hammersComputer laser printersDigital still camerasDigital video camerasDrip torchesDump trucks

Work Values

RelationshipsWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependenceSupport
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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium19-1031.03Park Naturaliststitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Full-scope interpretive programming — design, deliver, and evaluate across all park habitats, historical sites, and seasonal themes without supervisory direction.
  • Annual public events calendar — plan, organize, and execute a varied schedule of park events integrating community partnerships and multi-agency coordination.
  • Non-routine visitor situations including complaints, accessibility needs, and sensitive cultural topics — resolve using advanced judgment and service-orientation skills.
  • Seasonal staff activities — direct the full cycle of supervision including scheduling, task assignment, performance monitoring, and constructive feedback.
  • Interpretive media — produce polished illustrated presentations, web content, and map-based materials using the full park technology suite for public and agency audiences.
  • Complex problem scenarios in the field such as wildlife conflicts or weather-related hazards — assess independently and implement emergency protocols to protect life and property.
  • Biology, history, archeology, and geography knowledge domains — integrate across program content to deliver scientifically accurate and contextually rich visitor experiences.
  • Park program effectiveness — monitor attendance trends, collect and analyze visitor feedback data in spreadsheet software, and adapt offerings to identified gaps.
  • Interdepartmental collaboration — coordinate with law enforcement, maintenance, and resource management staff to align interpretive programming with operational priorities.
  • Learning strategy selection — adapt instructional approaches for formal school groups, diverse adult learners, and special-interest audiences in both indoor and outdoor settings.

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