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Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• The Park Naturalist plans, develops, and presents high-quality programs for environmental education, natural history, outdoor recreation and interpretive programs for private groups and the general public.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Part-time Park Naturalists report to the Senior Naturalist and work in cooperation with full-time Naturalists and interns to complete their duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and presents high quality, hands-on environmental education, natural history, outdoor recreation and interpretive programs.  

• Assists other staff with program development and preparation.

• Promotes patron and employee safety at all times.

• Regularly negotiates rough terrain in any of the County's nine parks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES

• Paddles/carries a canoe or kayak.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science, Parks and Recreation or a related field, or

• any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the fields of biology, botany, zoology and/or other related fields of environmental science, outdoor recreation and natural history.

• Thorough knowledge of principles and objectives of environmental education.

• Ability to exercise discipline and initiative in planning, organizing and implementing assigned work.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing and to speak before large groups.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher.

• Ability to learn and utilize emerging technologies to enhance professional productivity and support instruction and media presentations.

• Ability to work independently and as part of both small and large teams.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance

• FBI Background Check

• Adult & Child AED/CPR Certification (Must obtain within 3 months of employment).

• Community First Aid Certification (Must obtain within 3 months of employment).

• Valid PA driver's license with acceptable driving history in accordance with County policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Visual definition to be able to identify objects at a distance.

• Physical ability to negotiate rough terrain and paddle/carry a canoe or kayak.

• Manual dexterity to utilize general office equipment and audio visual equipment.

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds overhead.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to waist height.

• Ability to speak clearly and loudly to be understood by large groups.

• Ability to hear questions at a conversational tone.

• Ability to stand/walk for up to 3 hours continuously.

• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B.  Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided

The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.  Read more about our benefits here.

Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.