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Part-Time Park Naturalist

Salary

$13.00 Hourly

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Non-Civil Service

Job Number

2022-04972

Department

PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

Opening Date

07/22/2022

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

Performs responsible professional and specialized work fostering the appreciation of the natural resources in the city parks system. Work involves researching of human and natural history of each park and some planning and design functions. Work may involve operating a nature center. Work also involves giving talks, guiding tours, and conducting educational and interest programs.

Examples of Work

• Performs responsible work fostering the appreciation of the natural resources in the city park system.

• Conducts educational nature programs for the public.

• Conducts tours for the public and presents interpretive talks.

• Leads groups on walks to identify plants, animals, birds, fish and insects, and explains relationship of one to another.

• Provides care for live collections of reptiles and amphibians.

• Maintains the interior of the Nature Center and its non-living collection.

• Assists in invasive plant removal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• One year of experience as a naturalist providing environmental education is required.

Preferred:

• Experience providing animal care.

• Knowledge of Florida's Fauna and Floral.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

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  Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes

• No

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  This position is part-time, are you interested in part-time employment?

• I am interested in full-time employment only.

• I am interested in part-time employment only.

• I am interested in either full-time or part-time employment.

  04

  This position pays $13.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

  06

  Do you have one year of experience as a naturalist providing environmental education?

• Yes

• No

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  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  08

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  09

  Experience providing care to animals is preferred. Do you have this type of experience?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

  11

  Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

  12

  Knowledge of Florida's Fauna and Floral is preferred. Do you have this knowledge?

• Yes

• No

  13

  If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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