Requirements And Preferences
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Parks Naturalist at Everglades Holiday Park.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
General Description
Develops, leads and assists with educational nature programs to foster the appreciation and protection of nature.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in biological or natural sciences or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Special Certifications And Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Preferences
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Information
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character ( https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/background-screening/docs/DCF%20AGMC.pdf ). Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle/equipment.
Duties And Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Researches and develops community partnerships; meets with organizations and develops projects unique to each group while organizing, implementing and overseeing each project and identifying future projects to ensure a lasting partnership.
Schedules, supervises, directs and evaluates staff; hires, disciplines, rates, and interviews potential candidates, and completes paperwork.
Conducts environmental educational activities; develops and conducts nature programs and conducts talks and guided hikes for the general public, schools and private organizations.
Handles a variety of questions relating to environmental issues, volunteering, nature-related events, nature programming and community outreach for various parks/natural area sites.
Develops new revenue-generating nature-related programming by determining which types of programs are the most relevant, have the highest educational qualities, and can be presented in an engaging, interesting and understandable way for all age groups.
Coordinates and oversees various park projects with staff and volunteer groups (of potentially large numbers) for habitat rehabilitation and nature program purposes.
Performs animal care maintenance, such as cleaning, feeding, watering and enrichment; oversees and trains volunteers and staff for animal care maintenance detail; assigns other various tasks to volunteers and staff workers.
Performs front desk reception duties; creates, monitors and reviews animal care logbook and daily checklists; develops and requests marketing materials; writes work orders, monthly/quarterly/annual reports, event reports, and resource management plans.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Constantly looks for new ideas and innovative ways of doing things; makes the effort to get involved in new areas. Offers original ideas and promising new solutions.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Takes immediate, decisive, independent action to resolve issues or problems. Persists as needed. Quickly and consistently identifies and pursues beneficial new opportunities.
Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Identifies and obtains resources needed to accomplish objectives; identifies different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited. Makes progress across multiple priorities or responsibilities.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Holds self to high standards and consistently honors policies, procedures, and work requirements. Scrupulously ensures all work is correct.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Demonstrates strong commitment to own development by continuously updating knowledge, skills, and abilities. Shows strong enthusiasm for seeking learning opportunities.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
