What are the responsibilities and job description for the Naturalist position at The State of Oklahoma?
Job Posting Title
Naturalist
Agency
566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION
Supervisory Organization
Beavers Bend 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
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department’s (OTRD) mission is to advance the exceptional quality of life in Oklahoma by preserving, maintaining, and promoting our natural assets and cultural amenities.OTRD is seeking a Full-Time Naturalist at Beaver's Bend State Park.
Job Description
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving patrolling park/resort grounds and property and the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations within the assigned area of responsibility. This includes insuring the safety and welfare of park/resort visitors and assigned staff.
Typical Functions
- The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following: Patrols assigned areas within a state park/resort; provides security and protection for property, visitors and staff.
- Provides assistance to visitors as needed; assures compliance with established laws, rules and regulations; collects fees for camping and other activities.
- Conducts investigations; makes arrests and seizes property or contraband; prepares reports and forms.
- Represents the agency in court during legal proceedings; provides testimony or presents evidence as required; assists other law enforcement agencies and officials as needed.
- Develops policies and procedures related to park ranger duties and responsibilities; provides training and supervision to assigned staff.
- Develops park ranger budget and monitors expenditures.
- Renders first aid to injured patrons.
- Informs visitors of ecological and cultural heritage of Oklahoma.
Level Descriptor
This is the career level where employees are assigned responsibilities at the full performance level for patrolling assigned areas, protecting property and individuals, and enforcing applicable laws and rules as well as providing assistance to visitors. Some responsibilities may be assigned for assisting in various administrative duties that are assigned at the leadership level and providing training or assistance to other park rangers as needed.
Education and Experience
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of ninety semester hours from an accredited college or university and an Oklahoma Peace Officer CLEET certification; or a seasonal ranger and three years’ experience as a park ranger and an Oklahoma Peace Officer CLEET certification; or three years’ experience as a law enforcement patrol officer and an Oklahoma Peace Officer CLEET certification; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and an Oklahoma Peace Officer CLEET certification.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of safety and security techniques; of first aid; of public relations; of report writing; and of the ecological and cultural heritage of Oklahoma. Ability is required to interpret and apply provisions of state motor vehicle laws, criminal laws and other statutes; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to enforce applicable laws and regulations, park rules; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to perform a full range of law enforcement duties in providing security and protection at a state park or resort.
Special Requirements
Applicants must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license at the time of appointment; be willing to work irregular hours under any conditions; be in sound physical and psychological condition as evidenced through the Department of Tourism and Recreation screening process; successfully complete certification as a peace officer as defined in Title 70, Section 3311(F) O.S. 1981, within one year from date of employment; in good standing with the agency and successfully pass a rigid character and background investigation.Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.
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 State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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