Naturalist II
Posted
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02/23/2023
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County
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Woodbury
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Location
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Sioux City ,Iowa
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Salary
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$50,730 - $59,698, plus excellent county benefits
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Deadline
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04/07/2023
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Description
Woodbury County Naturalist II
Under general
supervision, this employee develops, plans, coordinates and presents
environmental education, outdoor recreation and conservation programs for
schools, youth and adult groups, and the public; develops related written,
multi-media and display materials; assists Education Programs Director in all
aspects of environmental education programming. This position is under the
direct supervision of the County Conservation Education Programs Director.
Essential
Functions and Responsibilities:
The
following duties are typical for this position.
These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other
duties may be required and assigned.
- Develop, plan, and conduct environmental
education (EE), informational, outdoor recreational and interpretive programs
for the school, special populations, senior groups, youth groups, civic groups
and public.
- Assist with maintenance and construction of indoor and outdoor exhibits,
including live animal displays.
- Provide assistance as a resource person to all schools (with special emphasis to county rural school districts),
service groups, church groups, youth groups and clubs.
-
Develop, organize,
coordinate, and conduct programs for public information and environmental education.
- Write and design public
information documents such as press releases, brochures, newsletters,
informational displays, and social media posts.
- Plan and assist in
development of educational facilities at all conservation areas including
the nature center.
- Assist in preparation
of reports, budgets, and long-range EE plans.
- Assist in developing
summer camp program and training of summer naturalist intern staff.
- Recruit, train and
assist with supervision of volunteers.
Assist in special
projects.
- Attendance is required.
- Perform various
other County Conservation Department assignments as directed by County Conservation Education Programs Director
Additional Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of trends in conservation and environmental education.
- Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of conservation,
ecology, interpretation and related subjects including local flora and fauna.
- Ability to
integrate environmental education goals and objectives with current trends in
educational methods and curriculum delivery.
- Basic knowledge and
ability to learn and use popular social media platforms, including but not
limited to: Facebook and Instagram and the creation and posting of blog posts
for the promotion of conservation and educational programs.
- Ability to write, edit & communicate effectively in a variety of
methods including public speak and program delivery. Excellent public speaking
skills are required.
- Ability to establish and develop long range goals and objectives.
- Ability to interpret and apply department rules and policies; ability
to schedule and implement multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain a variety of small tools and equipment.
- Working knowledge and skill in the use of
computers and software programs including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel,
Outlook, Access, Power Point); publishing software such as Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or
equivalent. Ability to learn departmental software programs and related audio-visual technology.
- Ability to work within a budget.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
supervisors, fellow employees, volunteers, various organizations, and the public.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and walk/stand for
prolonged periods.
Physical Demands:
This is an
active position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is
frequently required to: stand, walk (a minimum distance of one mile on uneven
and hilly terrain), sit, climb, push, pull, bend, stop, kneel, twist, reach,
with hands and arms and climb stairs.
The
individual in this position must be reasonably physically fit and ambulatory.
Work responsibilities do require the individual to work outside on a recurrent
basis (daily throughout all seasons) in a variety of weather and conditions.
Must be able to lift and carry office and educational supplies, materials, and
props that weigh up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
Typical office environment
involving sitting, walking, occasional bending, lifting, and carrying paper and
related light objects generally weighing 50-75 pounds or less and negligible
amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Horizontal and vertical reaching motion is
required. Aptitudes required are those
typically associated with clerical operations including clerical, numerical,
and forms perceptions, clarity of vision 20” or less to view computer screens
and for preparing and analyzing written data and to determining the accuracy
and thoroughness of work and observing general surrounds and activities, legal
documents, and property descriptions cards; eye/hand/foot coordination, hand
and finger dexterity, motor coordination, grasping and repetitive motions,
hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and conversation
skills for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word in
clearly spoken English.
The employee
frequently works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to
adverse environmental conditions including heat and cold temperatures. The noise
level in this job is usually moderate. Must have enough vision which safely
permits outdoor activities including hiking on uneven terrain. Leadership and
instruction of programs requires the individual to be able to hike, canoe,
kayak, and conduct other physical outdoor recreational activities.
Other:
- Must
have satisfactory driving record and possession of a valid driver’s license at
time of hire and maintain it throughout the course of employment.
-
Must
successfully obtain Class D Chauffeur’s License, CPR and basic first aid certification
within a time frame established by the employer.
- Certifications shall be
maintained throughout the course of employment.
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Ability
to work a non-standard work week, including evenings, weekends and some
holidays.
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Applicants for employment must
successfully pass background checks, physical exam and drug screening prior to
employment.
Woodbury County is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages
prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with
the Employer.
Contact the Woodbury County Human
Resources Dept, Room 701 for further information.
To
Apply:
https://www.woodburycountyiowa.gov/
(Click
on Employment)
Deadline: 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, or until position is filled.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental education, interpretation, biology, natural resources or related field; AND one year experience working in education or related field.
To Apply
https://www.woodburycountyiowa.gov/
(Click on Employment)
Please INCLUDE job application, resume, and cover letter.
Deadline: 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 7, 2023, or until position is filled.