Lead Park Naturalist

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INTERPRET NATURALIST 2 , Parks
$ 19.00-$ 27.60 hourly
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Lead Park Naturalist
Natural Resources Dept
DNR/Parks & Trails/Region 2
GOOSEBERRY FALLS STATE PARK
Open to all qualified job seekers
15DNR000399
Permanent, Full-time
Rotating Shift
Varies , 07:00 AM-11:00 PM
yes
Environmental Sciences
Classified
Job Description: This position has a class option of Parks. It's a Full-Time,Unlimited position at
Gooseberry Falls State Park, near Two Harbors, Minnesota, also serving Split
Rock Lighthouse and other nearby Parks & Trails units. Hours & days of work
will vary by park need; will include evenings/weekends/holidays.
This Lead Park Naturalist position exists to: implement/publicize/continue
development of year-round interpretive/informational/educational services;
enhance the public's awareness/appreciation/understanding of natural, cultural,
and recreational resources and their management, to change visitor attitudes and
behaviors in order to foster resource stewardship; inform the public about the
DNR programs and current environmental issues; provide outreach/partnership
opportunities to local communities/organizations.
It is responsible for identifying/interpreting the natural, scientific, cultural,
historical and recreational aspects of the ecological subsection, watershed and
area. It will develop non-personal interpretive displays and materials,
environmental education curriculum and opportunities in partnership with
schools. It requires the use of a variety of interpretive methods and techniques
including roving interpretation, talks, walks and recreational activities. It will
lead the interpretive services, program and staff.
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Responsibilities include:
-Review/Update/Develop interpretive themes, objectives, content and
procedures.
-Develop, schedule and present activities to a variety of audiences using a
variety of interpretive methods and techniques.
-Research/produce/maintain/evaluate non-personal (self-guided) interpretive
materials, especially using emerging technology.
-Provide recreational programming.
-Administer program so interpretive services are provided and documented.
-Assist with park resource management activities.
-Operate and schedule maintenance on all interpretive facilities/equipment.
-Contribute to local environmental educational efforts by offering teacher
education workshops and programs for schools.
-Serve as technical resource for local media, community, Parks & Trails unit
visitors and staff by providing information about area resources.
-Communicate effectively, discuss and exchange information on park
operations, interpretive services and resource management issues with
management teams.
-Recommend/administer interpretive services budget, purchase goods, prepare
specifications and secure bids.
-Participate in the development of park unit interpretive & management plans.
-Serve as the lead worker for the park's interpretive services staff/volunteers.
-Publicize, promote and evaluate interpretive activities and special resources.
-Train, schedule, mentor and evaluate interns and volunteers.
-Cooperate with other park staff, enforcing rules and providing emergency
response.
Minimum Qualifications: To be considered, applicants must meet the following requirements:
1) A Bachelor's degree in one of the physical sciences such as ecology, zoology,
botany, geology, OR a cultural resource-focused degree such as American
history, anthropology, archeology, OR parks and recreation management OR a
degree in Environmental Education or Interpretation OR the equivalent, AND
2) One year of recent (within the last 5 years) professional interpretive naturalist
experience (full-time equivalent) with primary responsibility for developing and
conducting natural and/or cultural resource interpretive programs and services.
3) Experience developing non-personal (self-guided) interpretive materials.
Additional Requirements include the following:
-Advanced oral communication skills sufficient to successfully present
interpretive programs/activities on environmental and cultural values, facts and
theories, in a clear and understandable manner to diverse individuals and groups.
-Writing/grammar/spelling skills sufficient to develop materials, compile reports
and write interesting and educational newspaper articles, publications and
information for use in electronic media.
-Advanced human relations skills sufficient to create and maintain positive,
professional work relationships with staff and positive experiences for park
visitors.
-Experience in public speaking and interpersonal communication in an
interpretative or environmental educational setting.
-Understanding of interpretive techniques including the ability to assess
audiences and the effectiveness of interpretive media.
-Skills in historical, cultural and natural resource research and literature search
techniques.
Requires occasionally lifting articles such as 50-pound bags of feed maximum
and frequently lifting and/or carrying objects such as heavy tools and file boxes.
This job may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain
or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or
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leg controls.
Requires a Class D Driver's License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle
weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver's license. Operators
may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not
exceed 26,000 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications: -One full calendar year (all four seasons) of recent (within the last 5 years) fulltime equivalent, professional park naturalist experience.
-Knowledge of parks and trails unit operations, rules, policies and facilities.
-Experience conducting interpretive programs in Minnesota State Park.
-One full year of interpretive/park naturalist experience providing lead work
direction or supervision for/of interpretive staff or volunteers.
-Experience in creating non-personal interpretative materials using digital
technology.
-Skill and experience in developing interpretive exhibits and displays.
-Experience developing and leading recreation-based interpretive programming.
-Familiarity with Minnesota's natural & cultural resource heritage and stories.
-Understanding of resource management goals and practices.
-Organization skills sufficient to effectively manage multiple job duties.
-Ability to recruit and retain participants (including school groups and
volunteers) and organize their activities.
-Understanding of educational curriculum and materials in order to develop
activities for K-12 students, assess the effectiveness of these activities and train
others to use the park for education.
-Illustration and/or photography skills.
-Well-developed problem-solving skills.
-Supervisory or leadership/lead work experience.
-Computer software skills (MS Office, database management, GIS, desktop
publishing, Adobe InDesign, ArcMap, +other electronic media development
tools.)
-Knowledge of GIS/GPS technology and data.
Selection Process: Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications identified above.
How to Apply: All vacancies are filled in accord with MAPE union contract provisions.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources employees, who are currently in an
Interpretive Naturalist 2-Parks position, who have contractual rights to bid, must
submit a statement of interest and current resume during the posting period; they
are not required to submit an application. The statement of interest must be sent
directly to Jan Bailey, HR, Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette
Road, St. Paul,, MN 55155-4049, or by FAX to 651.296.6494 , or by e-mail to
[email protected].
APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT HAVE CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO BID
MUST submit a resume in one of the methods identified below:
1) You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume to the database through
the online Resume Builder at http://www.careers.state.mn.us. Search for posting
#15DNR000399. You may copy and paste or upload your existing resume or let
the software create a resume for you. You may edit your resume later should
your contact or experience information change.
OR
If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a completed
State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota Management
and Budget (MMB), 400 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul,
MN 55155. Be sure to indicate the posting number of this job (15DNR000399)
on your application. The paper application is available on the State Employment
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Web and MMB websites, at any state agency HR office, or by calling
651.259.3637 .
To ensure consideration, BE SURE YOUR RESUME clearly states how you
meet the POSTED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but
not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of
Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of
state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For
assistance, please direct questions to both your current and anticipated Human
Resources offices.
Most State selection processes utilize a resume-based screening process. You
will be contacted by agency staff if your background best matches the selection
criteria on this job posting.
For additional information about the State?s selection process, go to
<http://www.careers.state.mn.us/job-tip>.
Contact for More Information: Audrey Butts, 218.595.7106 /[email protected].
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