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)
City of Brookings
Job Description
Job Title: Nature Park Naturalist/Intern
Department: Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Reports to: Recreation Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Grades: B
Type: Part-Time
Wage: $13.50 - $17.00
Work with Nature Center staff to complete tasks, lead programs and events, attend meetings and assist in certain divisions within the department while gaining a well-rounded experience through the issued responsibilities.
Supervision Received
Works under the direction and general supervision of the Recreation Manager or designated supervisor.
This job description is not all inclusive. The duties and responsibilities are subject to any changes deemed necessary by the Brookings Park & Recreation Department to ensure the safe and effective management of the facility and program offered.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Tools and Equipment Used
Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous office and other equipment relative to this position which shall include but may not be limited to: personal computer, copier, fax machine, motor vehicles, recreation equipment, communication equipment and related items.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Length of Internship
The internship will extend for the minimum length of time that is required by the educational institution to meet graduation standards. May be extended as agreed up by the Parks, Recreation & Forestry Director and the intern.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.