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Plymouth County Conservation Position Description
Seasonal Naturalist
General Description
This is a seasonal position. The summer naturalist will assist the staff naturalist with planning and conducting environmental education programs for a wide range of audiences.
Organization The person in this position reports directly to the Naturalist, and is responsible to them for carrying out duties in a safe and timely manner. The person in this position may also be supervised by other permanent staff.
Essential Functions
Plans and conducts summer camp programs.
Plans and conducts public programs during the summer.
Assists Interpretive Naturalists in duties related to that position as assigned.
Offers accurate and polite advice upon request by park visitors.
Provides custodial services to all park restrooms, buildings, and facilities; and assures they are clean, operable, and adequately stocked, as assigned.
Assists other conservation departments as needed. (park ranger, conservation technician, park technician)
Observes for hazards or threats to safety simultaneously while working on assigned tasks, and reports observations to supervisor.
Working Conditions
Ready to use pesticides and herbicides
Power tools (gas and electrical)
On lakes and rivers
Large groups of park visitors
Physical Effort
Minimal to Arduous
Potential high stress incidents and environment
Non‑exempt (time and one half pay for all authorized overtime)
Work Schedule
Non-Standard work week. Typically Monday – Friday with some weekends, and overnights.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities at Time of Hire
Must have or be obtaining a degree in Natural Resources or Education.
Must be willing to learn how to canoe and kayakon a lake and on a river.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Possess the basic understanding and acceptance of chain of command.
Possess the basic ability to operate vehicles and equipment necessary in the management of conservation areas and facilities.
Possess the ability to tow and back an equipment trailer with a heavy duty pickup.
Possess the ability to regularly lift 50 pounds to complete responsibilities, occasionally lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds.
Possess the ability to become knowledgeable about Plymouth County Conservation areas and opportunities within the first week of employment
Qualifications
Preference to those obtaining or have a degree in Natural Resources or Education.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
To Apply Send application, cover letter and resume to vdevos@plymouthcountyiowa.gov or mail to PCCB attn Victoria POBOX 1033 Hinton, IA 51024
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Organization The person in this position reports directly to the Naturalist, and is responsible to them for carrying out duties in a safe and timely manner. The person in this position may also be supervised by other permanent staff.
Essential Functions
Plans and conducts summer camp programs.
Plans and conducts public programs during the summer.
Assists Interpretive Naturalists in duties related to that position as assigned.
Offers accurate and polite advice upon request by park visitors.
Provides custodial services to all park restrooms, buildings, and facilities; and assures they are clean, operable, and adequately stocked, as assigned.
Assists other conservation departments as needed. (park ranger, conservation technician, park technician)
Observes for hazards or threats to safety simultaneously while working on assigned tasks, and reports observations to supervisor.
Working Conditions
Ready to use pesticides and herbicides
Power tools (gas and electrical)
On lakes and rivers
Large groups of park visitors
Physical Effort
Minimal to Arduous
Potential high stress incidents and environment
Non‑exempt (time and one half pay for all authorized overtime)
Work Schedule
Non-Standard work week. Typically Monday – Friday with some weekends, and overnights.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities at Time of Hire
Must have or be obtaining a degree in Natural Resources or Education.
Must be willing to learn how to canoe and kayakon a lake and on a river.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Possess the basic understanding and acceptance of chain of command.
Possess the basic ability to operate vehicles and equipment necessary in the management of conservation areas and facilities.
Possess the ability to tow and back an equipment trailer with a heavy duty pickup.
Possess the ability to regularly lift 50 pounds to complete responsibilities, occasionally lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds.
Possess the ability to become knowledgeable about Plymouth County Conservation areas and opportunities within the first week of employment
Qualifications
Preference to those obtaining or have a degree in Natural Resources or Education.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license
To Apply Send application, cover letter and resume to vdevos@plymouthcountyiowa.gov or mail to PCCB attn Victoria POBOX 1033 Hinton, IA 51024
#J-18808-Ljbffr