Metea Park - Part Time Naturalist

PART TIME

ALLEN COUNTY JOB OPENING

POSTING NUMBER:06-0070

JOB TITLE: NATURALIST

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

HOURS: 24 HOURS PER WEEK

SHIFT TIME VARIES - INCLUDES NIGHTS, WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS

SALARY: $14.00 PER HOUR

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

This position is part- time, non-exempt, and unclassified.

DUTIES:

• Plan and present interpretive and outdoor recreation programs for all ages dealing with natural and cultural history subjects. Publicize these programs and interact with media representatives. Create exhibits on various subjects.
• Train and supervise volunteers
• Prepare reports and forms.
• Assist with resource management activities, including prescribed burning and exotic plant control, maintaining equipment, and safely operating equipment.
• Communicate and enforce park rules and regulations.
• Assist with school groups as needed.
• Assist with building maintenance and cleaning.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Naturalist, education, or natural history education is essential.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Experience, education and/or training in parks and recreation, natural resources, environmental education or interpretation or related field.
• Ability to locate, identify and document wildlife and plants, instruct visitors, develop media presentations and marketing materials.
• Ability to express thoughts verbally and in writing.
• Ability to legally operate a vehicle.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, weekdays and evenings to suit program needs.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

It is the policy of Allen County to comply with the ADA by not discriminating on the basis of disability in the areas of recruitment, hiring, training, promoting, compensation, and all other areas of employment.

Please complete the application accurately and thoroughly. A resume is optional. Remember to save and submit your application. If applying for multiple positions, submit a separate application for each one. Youll receive an email confirmation once your application is received. Due to the high volume of applications, further communication will only occur if youre selected for an interview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Accordingly, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, disability or medical condition, national origin, and veteran status, and all other categories protected by federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.