JOB SUMMARY

The Park Naturalist plans, develops, and presents high quality programs for environmental education, natural history,outdoor recreation and interpretive programs for private groups and the general public.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Part-time Park Naturalists report to the Program Manager and work in cooperation with full-time Naturalists to complete their duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and presents high quality, hands-on environmental education, natural history, outdoor recreation and interpretive programs.
• Assists other staff with program development and preparation.
• Promotes patron and employee safety at all times.
• Regularly negotiates rough terrain in any of the County's nine parks

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

• Drives a 12-passenger van.
• Paddles/carries a canoe or kayak.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Parks and Recreation or a related field, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the fields of biology, botany, zoology and/or other related fields of environmental science, outdoor recreation and natural history.
• Thorough knowledge of principles and objectives of environmental education.
• Ability to exercise discipline and initiative in planning, organizing and implementing assigned work.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and to speak before large groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher.
• Ability to learn and utilize emerging technologies to enhance professional productivity and support instruction and media presentations.
• Ability to drive a12-passenger van.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening
• State and FBI criminal background clearance , and PA Childline Clearance (Must obtain within 3 months of employment)
• Adult & Child AED/CPR Certification (Must obtain within 3 months of employment)
• Community First Aid Certification (Must obtain within 3 months of employment)
• Valid PA drivers license with acceptacle driving history in accordance with County policy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Visual definition to be able to identify objects at a distance.
• Physical ability to negotiate rough terrain and paddle/carry a canoe or kayak.
• Manual dexterity to utilize general office equipment and audio visual equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to waist height.
• Ability to speak clearly and loudly to be understood by large groups.
• Ability to hear questions at a conversational tone.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 3 hours continuously.
• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B as the incumbent has a "duty to respond" and render first aid.