What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Naturalist - Long Key Nature Center position at Broward County Board of County Commissioners?
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
General Description
Develops, leads and assists with educational nature programs to foster the appreciation and protection of nature.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Preferences:
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Preference will be given to candidates with reptile care experience.
Additional Information:
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF AGMC.pdf (Download PDF reader)). Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle/equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Researches and develops community partnerships; meets with organizations and develops projects unique to each group while organizing, implementing and overseeing each project and identifying future projects to ensure a lasting partnership.
Schedules, supervises, directs and evaluates staff; hires, disciplines, rates, and interviews potential candidates, and completes paperwork.
Conducts environmental educational activities; develops and conducts nature programs and conducts talks and guided hikes for the general public, schools and private organizations.
Handles a variety of questions relating to environmental issues, volunteering, nature-related events, nature programming and community outreach for various parks/natural area sites.
Develops new revenue-generating nature-related programming by determining which types of programs are the most relevant, have the highest educational qualities, and can be presented in an engaging, interesting and understandable way for all age groups.
Coordinates and oversees various park projects with staff and volunteer groups (of potentially large numbers) for habitat rehabilitation and nature program purposes.
Performs animal care maintenance, such as cleaning, feeding, watering and enrichment; oversees and trains volunteers and staff for animal care maintenance detail; assigns other various tasks to volunteers and staff workers.
Performs front desk reception duties; creates, monitors and reviews animal care logbook and daily checklists; develops and requests marketing materials; writes work orders, monthly/quarterly/annual reports, event reports, and resource management plans.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Manages Complexity
Cultivates Innovation
Action Oriented
Resourcefulness
Plans and Aligns
Ensures Accountability
Communicates Effectively
Self-Development
County Core Values
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Emergency Management Responsibilities
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Salary : $2,400
