What are the responsibilities and job description for the Naturalist I at Lake Thunderbird State Park position at The State of Oklahoma?
Job Posting Title
Naturalist I at Lake Thunderbird State Park
Agency
566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION
Supervisory Organization
Lake Thunderbird State Park
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$15.86/hour full-time
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the development and presentation of environmental educational programs for visitors at state resorts and parks. Incumbents are also responsible for trail and volunteer programs at the assigned park or resort.
Typical Functions
- Develops environmental educational programs for resort and park visitors; organizes activities; interprets the natural and cultural resources of the park area; leads nature walks; develops brochures and the text for signs; constructs and maintains trails and displays within park nature centers.
- Conducts educational programs for schools, scout groups, and others at locations that may be outside the park itself.
- Prepares and submits required reports, evaluations and visitor surveys.
- Coordinates the activities of seasonal staff and volunteers who are assigned to the naturalist.
Level Descriptor
At this level employees are assigned responsibilities for performing a full range of environmental education programs. This includes planning and conducting various programs, working with other staff to schedule and present these programs as part of the facility’s recreational program, and working with volunteers or seasonal employees as assigned, including providing required supervision and training.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in an environmental or biological science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in environmental education or ecology or closely related work for each year of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of environmental science and natural and cultural history. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to exercise initiative and work independently; and to take direction and instruction.
Special Requirements
Additional Job Description
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday
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