What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation and Parks Nature Center Activity Coordinator position at Baltimore County?
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A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for a Nature Center Activity Coordinator.
Pay Schedule I, Grade 19, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
Definition of Responsibility
Serves a shift lead at a nature center, natural area, historical center, or related facility supervising part time staff and volunteers.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s), certification(s) and/or professional license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Job Purpose
Under close supervision is responsible for the direct leadership of a wide variety of nature and historical programs, activities and special events.
Essential Job Duties:
Education: Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent.
Experience: Two years successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Nature Center Activity Coordinator
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails some physical labor including walking over rough and uneven surfaces in the inspection of facilities and grounds, infrequent exposure to adverse weather in the conducting of outdoor public programs and events, and some lifting and carrying in preparing for programs and events.
The work entails travel to recreation and park sites, facilities, and meetings throughout the County.
Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Recreation and Parks for a Nature Center Activity Coordinator.
Pay Schedule I, Grade 19, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week
Definition of Responsibility
Serves a shift lead at a nature center, natural area, historical center, or related facility supervising part time staff and volunteers.
All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s), certification(s) and/or professional license(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of professional Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of professional licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.Job Purpose
Under close supervision is responsible for the direct leadership of a wide variety of nature and historical programs, activities and special events.
Essential Job Duties:
Assists in the creating, planning, implementing, scheduling, promoting and coordinating of a variety of nature and historical programs, activities and special events in a heavily programmed nature center, natural area, historical center or related facility both indoor and outdoor.
Plans and leads diversified programs and activities in the following categories: nature appreciation, natural and cultural history, environmental education, agricultural and historical programs.
Recruits, trains and coordinates the work of part-time staff and volunteers.
Attends community meetings as required.
Inspects facilities to make certain that structures, areas and equipment are safe, adequate and functioning properly.
Provides care to a teaching collection of native wildlife.
Performs trail maintenance and wildlife habitat management.
Supervises the receipt and accounting of fees.
Supervises the rental of equipment.
Prepares program statistical reports.
Enter programs and permits into the registration software: CivicRec
Work hours and weekly schedule vary week to week, weekends, and seasonally.
Examples of Other Duties:
Performs other related duties as required.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Training and Experience Education: Possession of a high school diploma or an equivalent.
Experience: Two years successful experience as a playground leader, recreation leader, specialist, teacher, or worker in a closely allied field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)
- A practical knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting naturalist, environmental, historical, and related recreation and parks programs and activities.
- Knowledge of natural history, botany, zoology, and land and wildlife management.
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of nature center, environmental center, and historical center operations.
- Skill in conducting naturalist, environmental, historical and/or related recreation and parks programs.
- Skill in providing environmental education.
- Skill in working with individuals and the public.
- Ability to plan, organize, develop, and direct naturalist, environmental, and historical programs.
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the operation and maintenance of a recreation and parks nature, environmental, or historical center.
- Ability to supervise staff.
- Ability to recruit, train, and guide volunteers.
- Ability to prepare reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with recreation and parks councils, community groups, the public, other agencies, and co-workers.
- Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of departmental recreation and parks programs, services, and operations.
- Skill in planning, organizing, developing, and directing naturalist, environmental, and historical programs.
- Skill in planning, coordinating, and directing the operation and maintenance of a recreation and parks nature, environmental, or historical center.
- Skill in supervising staff.
- Skill in recruiting, training, and guiding volunteers.
- Skill in representing the department at meetings and community events.
- Skill in preparing reports.
- Skill in communicating effectively.
Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Nature Center Activity Coordinator
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails some physical labor including walking over rough and uneven surfaces in the inspection of facilities and grounds, infrequent exposure to adverse weather in the conducting of outdoor public programs and events, and some lifting and carrying in preparing for programs and events.
The work entails travel to recreation and park sites, facilities, and meetings throughout the County.
Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Salary : $36,038 - $41,458
