Park Ranger/Naturalist

Posted	11/08/2021
County	Monona
Location	Onawa ,Iowa
Salary	$35,000-37,500.00 depending on experience
Deadline	12/13/2021

Description
Essential Duties: The following duties are normal for this job. This list in not all - inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.      Observes designated land area and facilities to ensure that facilities and property are used consistent with Board policies, rules, and regulations, and State statutes; provides general information to the public concerning their use.   Serves as a resource person to schools, service groups, church groups, scout groups, clubs, and other community organizations. Responds to requests for information from the public.   Develops, conducts, and coordinates regular public relations informational programs. Designs, prepares, and installs displays in businesses, and special events, Prepares a newsletter, brochures, and trail guides. Researches and writes articles for newsletter and brochures.   Publicizes conservation programs and facilities by preparing and distributing news releases to newspaper and other media.   Plans, develops, coordinates, travels to, and presents at special events, classes, nature programs, and other special projects,   Produces audio-visual programs, creates displays, and signs. Prepares education materials. Compiles and maintains a county natural areas inventory with special emphasis on native prairie, and timber tracts, wetlands, endangered species, and other critical areas.   Plans and assists in development of educational facilities and programs at conservation and recreation areas throughout the county.   Prepares a five-year plan and periodically reviews the county’s environmental education plan. Recommends methodology and implements necessary changes.   Develops assessment methods, including surveys, for teachers, students and general public to analyze effectiveness, receptiveness, and value of programs and services offered.   Assists Director in developing funding sources for initiation or continuation of the environmental program, special projects, or other programs approved by the board.    Serve as Program Coordinator of the annual Loess Hills Prairie Seminar. This includes securing guest speakers, vendors, and event volunteers, selecting a meal caterer, working within a budget, event marketing, website maintenance, securing items for donation at the silent auction, and other duties as needed.   Assists in other areas of the Board’s operations when needed and as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned by Director.   Adheres to agency policy in performance of job duties.