Park Naturalist jobs in Charleston, WV
Park Naturalist plans, develops, and conducts programs to inform the public of historical, natural, and scientific features concerning national, state, or local parks. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Park Naturalist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Park Naturalist performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Bike Park Supervisor
- Snowshoe Mountain Resort
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Charleston, WV
FULL_TIME
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Seasonal (Seasonal)
We are looking for people who are passionate about life and what they do. People who love the mountain lifestyle and who want to be at Snowshoe! We seek qualified candidates that exemplify our Core Values of Honoring Authenticity, Embracing Empowerment, Cultivating Collaboration, and Prioritizing Purpose.
Our goal at Snowshoe is to provide exceptional mountain experiences for our guests, employees, and community. We do so by embracing authenticity, celebrating our differences, and finding ways we can all connect through our shared passion for the mountain. At Snowshoe everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to be yourself. Simply put, you belong up here and we can't wait to see you on the mountain!
Work, Play, Get Paid and Enjoy the Perks:- Free skiing riding privileges with direct to lift access at 14 iconic resorts including: Snowshoe Mountain, Stratton, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat and more!
- 401(k) plan (Available to any employee over the age of 18)
- 12 Discounted Friends and Family $25 Winter Lift Ticket Vouchers
- 30% - 45% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol)
- 30% off soft goods and 15% off hard goods at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
- Pro Deals from some of the industries top brands such as Smartwool, Smith, Dakine and North Face
POSITION SUMMARY
To maintain the Terrain Park's staff, operations, aesthetics, safety qualities, design and shape of features. To train staff on educating guests about safety and etiquette while ensuring the overall guest experience in the park.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This position is responsible for the following job results.
Designs and maintains the shape and integrity of all Mountain Bike Park features and trails- Communicating with Operations staff, Attendants and the Terrain Park Manager.
- Overseeing the maintenance of features to include shoveling, armoring features, opening and or closing features as needed and delegating these duties when necessary
- Ensures guest experience overseeing staff/guest interaction, developing and implementing a guest survey system to ensure a quality experience for everyone in the park. Being knowledgeable about all resort offerings. Overseeing ROSS sales counter and front-line staff/guest interaction
Ensures the upkeep of the Park Log- Monitoring entries and checking to see that they are both current and accurate
- Training employees in the correct documentation procedures
Assists with the coordination of contests- Setting up and taking down fencing, judging areas and banners
- Acting as a judge or course official, recording results and other duties as assigned and delegating the above duties when necessary
Oversees the aesthetic qualities of the park grounds and facilities- Ensuring that trash is picked up, the facilities are kept neat and clean and that appropriate music and volume level policies are being followed
- Oversees staffing issues scheduling employees and taking appropriate measures to guarantee adequate coverage to meet traffic levels in the park and at the ROSS sales counter
Follows M.T.I. Practices maintaining a feedback log, conducting "one on one" meetings with employees, coaching and correcting when necessary and reviewing employee's performance
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
DIRECT EXPERIENCE
Education: This job requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Specific Experience: Basic computer skills, good knowledge of Mountain Biking Operations, advanced or expert biker.
Length of Experience: 3 seasons biking; 1 in resort environment
LEADERSHIP- Understands business complexities and assumes responsibility for driving change
- Leads employees or teams of employees to achieve goals
- Guides employees through periods of change, even during difficult times or in the face of hard business decisions
- Exhibits honesty, integrity in an environment of mutual respect and trust, core values, reliability
ENGAGEMENT- Is inquisitive and curious, always asking questions; Seeks new and/or different or ways to improve the business; Thinks outside the box
- Is recognized by others (internally and externally) as being engaged in their role, and someone who can often see things that others have not
- Inspires, motivates, develops, energizes, and creates engaged employees, with a solid record of employee retention
- Demonstrates true passion for the job, the resort, and the company overall
- Displays rigorous commitment to the environment, financial and safety of self, business, and inherent risks through stewardship.
COMMUNICATION- Communicates clearly and appropriately - both orally and in writing
- Responds to questions or requests in a timely manner
- Conducts regular one-on-one and departmental meetings to ensure a good flow of information
- Recognizes and rewards the achievement of his/her team and others; Ensures thank-yous are delivered
- All communication is down home and strives to improve upon a high level of guest service in a friendly manner
- Proficient in use of technology to include Excel, Word, the Internet, desktop publishing and database management software programs. Is able to learn quickly those applications not known.
DELIVERY- Achieves high-quality business outcomes for the division as well as delivering good results that help the business overall
- Delivers highly accurate end-work product personally and through overseeing others
- Able to analyze numbers and draw conclusions from statistical information
- Meets or exceeds financial goals, budgets, forecasts
- Creates successful strategies that produce results, but is also willing to accept responsibility for shortfalls when appropriate
- Ensures a guest driven atmosphere and improves commitment to a service level that exceed our guests' expectations
FLEXIBILITY- Adapts and is flexible to changing business circumstances across a season, a fiscal year, and/or multiple years; Exhibits willingness to change
- Adjusts budgets and reforecasts as needed across the year based on changing business needs
- Exhibits flexibility in their thinking, will bend when needed, and will lobby others to change when necessary
- Inspires a unified team through understanding was is required for successful, cooperative and fun team success
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Any employee or volunteer who operates a company vehicle including cars, trucks, snowcats, snowmobiles, or heavy equipment is required to comply with the Driver's Standards Policy. This policy also applies to employees or volunteers driving their personal vehicles for company business more than four times per month, averaging 30 miles per trip. All drivers should receive a full copy of the Alterra Driver's Standards Policy; if you have not - please contact your Risk/Safety or HR/EE Department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Office Environment:- Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
- Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.
- Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices and basic office equipment on a constant basis.
- Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.
- Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mountain Environment:- The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
- The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
- Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
- Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
- Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
- Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
Snowshoe Mountain is committed to a drug free workplace and has an established drug testing policy. This job is identified as a safety sensitive position and you may be tested at random during your term of employment.
An Equal Opportunity Employer - 20 Days Ago
Bike Park Trail Crew
- Snowshoe Mountain Resort
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Charleston, WV
FULL_TIME
- Seasonal (Seasonal)We are looking for people who are passionate about life and what they do. People who love the mountain lifestyle and who want to be at Snowshoe! We seek qualified candidates that ex...
- 23 Days Ago
Biological Science Technician
- National Park Service
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Glen, WV
FULL_TIME
- This is an open continuous vacancy announcement; applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have be...
- 1 Month Ago
Maintenance Mechanic
- National Park Service
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Beaver, WV
FULL_TIME
- This is an open continuous vacancy announcement; applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have be...
- 1 Month Ago
Engineering Equipment Operator
- National Park Service
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Glen, WV
FULL_TIME
- This is an open continuous vacancy announcement; applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have be...
- 1 Month Ago
Maintenance Worker (Trails)
- National Park Service
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Glen, WV
FULL_TIME
- This is an open continuous vacancy announcement; applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have be...
- 1 Month Ago
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Radiation Therapist
- Akumin
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Charleston, WV
- As a Radiation Therapist, you will be serving patients with high quality care. Specific duties include, but are not limi...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Dosimetrist
- Akumin
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Charleston, WV
- Sign On-Bonus & Relocation Available! The Dosimetrist is professionally engaged at the interfaces between: The clinical ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Traffic Engineer - Leader
- Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
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Charleston, WV
- At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more th...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Night Auditor
- Shaner Hotel Group
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Charleston, WV
- Job Description Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overnight hours. Handle gues...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Manager
- Shaner Hotel Group
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Charleston, WV
- Job Description Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required t...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Sales Professional, Community Specialties
- Astellas Pharma, Inc.
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Charleston, WV
- Job Description Developing innovative therapies is one of the most challenging, most essential and personally rewarding ...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Truck Driver
- City Of Charleston
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Charleston, WV
- The City of Charleston is looking for a Truck Driver! The City of Charleston offers amazing benefits from Medical, Denta...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Store Manager
- Lids
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Charleston, WV
- About Our Company For nearly 25 years, Lids has been the leading headwear and sportswear retailer in North America! We a...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, the population during the 2017 Census Estimate was 47,929. The Charleston metropolitan area as a whole had 214,406 residents. Charleston is the center of government, commerce, and industry for Kanawha County, of which it is the county seat.
Early industries important to Charleston included salt and the first natural gas well. Later, coal became central to economic prosperity in the city and the surrounding area. Today, trade, utilities, governm...
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Income Estimation for Park Naturalist jobs
$43,683 to $66,330
Charleston, West Virginia area prices
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