AmeriCorps Naturalist
Posted
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01/03/2023
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County
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Clinton
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Location
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Grand Mound ,Iowa
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Salary
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AmeriCorps Stipend plus educational stipend at end of service.
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Description
Clinton County, Iowa
Job Description
Conservation Department
Job Title: AmeriCorps Seasonal Naturalist
Reports to: Director
Department: Conservation
Pay Grade: AmeriCorps Stipend plus educational stipend at
end of service.
Revision Date:12/27/2021
Not County Position, employed by Iowa State
University
Summary:
Under supervision, provide assistance to the Clinton County Conservation
Environmental Education department. Plans,
develops, coordinates, and presents environmental education and interpretive
programs for schools, youth and adult groups, and the general public; develops
written, audiovisual, and display materials.
Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this
position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as
assigned or required.
·
Complete 300-900 hours of
work over an 3-8-month period starting in April 2023 through October 2023 (dates
are flexible to an extent).
·
On average, work four
8--hour days per week. Mainly weekdays in the spring and fall seasons with some
evenings and Saturdays during summer.
·
Float between
Conservation headquarters, Rock Creek Park, Eden Valley Park, and other
conservation areas.
·
Assist, create and lead
Environmental Education Programs.
·
Maintain displays in our
nature centers including caring for live animals.
·
Help edit and prepare
articles for The Heron, the Clinton
County Conservation Newsletter.
·
Lead field trip stations
such as paddling, caving, animal encounter, pond study, hiking, birding,
archery and team building.
·
Assist in occasional
resource management activities such as prescribed prairie burns or trail
maintenance.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, the AmeriCorps Seasonal
Naturalist must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills
and ability required.
Experience/Education: High School diploma or its
equivalent (or be in the process of obtaining). College coursework, college
degree or equivalent experience preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and
Internet/Social Media
Certificates, Licenses and
Registrations:
·
Possess
valid driver’s license
Language Skills:
•
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos.
•
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
•
Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and the
general public.
Physical
Demands:
•
Standing – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
•
Walking – Approximately between 1/3 and 2/3 of on-the-job time.
•
Sitting – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
•
Use of hands to finger, handle or feel – Approximately greater
than 2/3 of on-the-job time.
•
Reaching with hands and arms – Approximately between 1/3 and 2/3
of on-the-job time.
•
Climbing or balancing – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job
time.
•
Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling – Approximately less
than 1/3 of on-the-job time.
•
Talking or hearing – Approximately greater than 2/3 of on-the-job
time.
•
Tasting or smelling – Approximately less than 1/3 of on-the-job
time.
•
Weight lifted/Force exerted – Occasionally requires lifting of
objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally up to 100 pounds.
•
Vision – Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less);
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); Peripheral vision (ability
to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while
eyes are fixed on a given point); Depth perception (three-dimensional vision,
ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); Ability to adjust focus
(ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Work
Environment:
·
Environmental – Frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
Occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, work near moving mechanical
parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or air borne particles; outdoor
weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. Occasionally exposed to
toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration.
·
Noise –Moderate to Loud (example: jack hammer work, Large earth
moving equipment)
Qualifications
Experience/Education: High School diploma or its equivalent (or be in the process of obtaining). College coursework, college degree or equivalent experience preferred.
To Apply
Send Resume and Cover letter to:
Clinton County Conservation
PO Box 68
Grand Mound, Iowa 52751
or Email:
jschmidt@clintoncounty-ia.gov