Park Naturalist jobs in Lancaster, PA

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.

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

• Drives a 12-passenger van.
• Paddles/carries a canoe or kayak.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelors 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power point and Publisher.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening
• State and FBI criminal background clearance, and PA Childline Clearance (Must obtain within 3 months of employment)
• 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 license with acceptable driving history in accordance with County policy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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 and up to 50 pounds to waist height.
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 3 hours continuously.
• This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B as the incumbent has a "duty to respond" and render first aid.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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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.¿