Historical Park and Museum Naturalist I

Salary: $46,462.00 – $53,448.00 Annually

Location : Various locations throughout Baltimore County, MD

Job Type: MERIT

Job Number: 05.112 07-23

Department: RECREATION & PARKS

Opening Date: 07/19/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 25, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.

A vacancy exists at the Benjamin Banneker Park And Museum, Department of Recreation and Parks.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

NOTE: Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Job Purpose
Under general supervision manages the operation of a nature center, natural area, historical center, or related facility. Assists the Naturalist II in planning, organizing, and supervising nature and historical programs, activities, and events. Supervises programming and support staff.

Essential Job Duties

Manages the daily operations of a nature center, natural area, historical center, museum or related facility.
Recruits trains, and guides volunteers.
Develops and oversees the completion of work projects.
Oversees the work of outside contractors at the site.
Patrols nature centers, natural areas and historical centers by vehicle or on foot to maintain public safety and to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Investigates violations, prepress reports, secures evidence and testifies in court as necessary.
Assists in the development, implementation and supervision of programs, activities, and special events related to nature appreciation, natural and cultural history, environmental education, agricultural and historical programs.
Develops a schedule of programs and events for a center.
Coordinates and supervises special events.
Publicizes programming and event activities.
Performs trail maintenance and wildlife habitat management.
Supervises the receipt and accounting of fees.
Supervises the rental of equipment.
Assists with the purchasing, inventory, and storing of supplies and equipment.
Gathers and assembles fiscal data and prepares various reports.
Monitors the expenditure of funds.
Prepares budget estimates.
Resolves operational issues, which arise at the site.
Receives and responds to questions and complaints from the public.
Schedules the use of buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment.
Coordinates the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Supervises custodial services.
Inspects the site to ensure that facilities and equipment are in proper condition and that safety standards are maintained.
Attends community meetings as required.

Examples of Other Duties
Leads historical or other nature programs and outings. Performs other related duties as required.

(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Training and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks, park management, forestry, a biological science, education, or a closely related field.

Education in one of the fields listed above beyond a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in history, museum studies, African American studies or a closely related field
Experience presenting cultural or living history programs
Experience supervising a historical site or museum

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting naturalist, environmental, historical, and related recreation and parks programs and activities. Knowledge of natural history, botany, zoology, and land and wildlife management. Knowledge of the principals and practices of nature center, environmental center, and historical center operations.

Skill in conducting naturalist, environmental, historical and/or related recreation and parks programs. Skill in providing environmental education. Skill in working with individuals and the public.

Ability to plan, organize, develop, and direct naturalist, environmental, and historical programs. Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the operation and maintenance of a recreation and parks nature, environmental, or historical center. Ability to supervise staff. Ability to recruit, train, and guide volunteers. Ability to represent the department at meetings and community events. Ability to prepare reports. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with recreation and parks councils, community groups, the public, other agencies, and co-workers.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland driver’s license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the required qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application by the closing date on the job posting.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Naturalist I
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as submitted on their application and supplemental questions. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification entails some physical labor including walking over rough and uneven surfaces in the inspection of facilities and grounds; infrequent exposure to adverse weather in the conducting of outdoor public programs and events, and some lifting and carrying in preparing for programs and events.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review – Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases – Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases – In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee’s annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

I have read and understand the above instructions.

Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government?Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore County’s court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

Select the type of driver’s license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your driver’s license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.

Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to Commercial, Class A Maryland Driver’s License.
Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to Commercial, Class B Maryland Driver’s License.
Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to a Commercial Class C Maryland Driver’s License with a Passenger Endorsement.
Non-Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to a Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver’s License.
Provisional Non-Commercial Driver’s License equivalent to a Provisional Non-Commercial, Class C Maryland Driver’s License.
Driver’s License Learners Permit
I do not have a driver’s license.

Proof of Education Applicants are required to submit proof of education to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Degree and/or transcript must show the applicant’s major field of study. Documents may be scanned and attached to the application or mailed to the Office of Human Resources. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

I have read and acknowledge the above instructions and have attached proof of education.

Select the choice that best describes your educational background and experience. You MUST attach proof of education to your application.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree beyond a master’s in one of the fields listed; recreation and parks, park management, forestry, a biological science, education, or a closely related field.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in recreation and parks, park management, forestry, a biological science, education, or a closely related field.
At least two years of experience as described in Examples of Essential Duties.
At least four years of experience as described in Examples of Essential Duties.
Not applicable. I do not have any of the combinations of education and/or experience as described above.

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application.If you chose “Not Applicable” in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

Select the choice that best describes your experience supervising staff.

Responsible for hire, evaluation and discipline decisions, and work assignment/oversight of at least 5 staff members.
Responsible for hire, evaluation and discipline decisions and work assignment/oversight of 1-4 staff members.
Responsible for assigning work to at least 5 staff members.
Responsible for assigning work to 1-4 staff members.
Responsible for leading at least 5 other staff members in work assignments.
Responsible for leading 1-4 other staff members in work assignments.
Not applicable: No supervisory responsibilities as described above.

Select the choice that best describes your experience working with volunteers in recreation and parks related programs.

Recruit and work with at least 5 volunteers for multiple naturalist, environmental, historical and/or related recreation and parks programs.
Recruit and work with less than 5 volunteers for multiple naturalist, environmental, historical and/or related recreation and parks programs.
Recruit and work with at least 5 volunteers for a single naturalist, environmental, historical and/or related recreation and parks program,
Recruit and work with less than 5 volunteers for a single naturalist, environmental, historical and/or related recreation and parks program.
Not applicable: No experience recruiting and working with volunteers in naturalist, environmental, historical and/or related recreation and parks programs.

Do you have experience patrolling nature centers, natural areas or historical centers by vehicle and/or on foot to maintain public safety?

Do you have experience investigating violations, preparing reports, securing evidence and testifying in court?

If you answered “Yes” to the above question, please provide specific example(s) of the experience you have investigating violations, preparing reports, securing evidence and testifying in court. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. If you chose “No” in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

Select the task(s) for you which you have work experience in the procurement of goods, services, supplies, maintenance, facilities and equipment. Check all that apply.

Supervises the receipt and accounting of fees.
Supervises the rental of equipment.
Assists with the purchasing, inventory, and storing of supplies and equipment.
Coordinates the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
Ensures that facilities and equipment are in proper working condition and that safety standards are maintained.
Not applicable. I do not have any of the above experience.

Do you have experience publicizing programs, services and/or event activities in newspapers, social network and/or media sources outlets?

Microsoft Word How would you describe your level of experience using Microsoft Word software?

I am a beginner user.
I am an intermediate user.
I am an advanced user.
No experience using Microsoft Word software.

Power Point Select the option that best describes your experience using Microsoft Power Point software.

Design, plan and create multi-media presentations.
Create presentations without including multi-media (photos, video, audio, etc.)
No experience as described above.

Email/Calendar Select the choice that best describes your experience using Outlook or other e-mail/calendar software.

Maintain calendars for multiple users; schedule events; create, send and receive email correspondence with attachments.
Schedule events; create, send and receive email correspondence with attachments.
Create, send and receive email correspondence.
No experience as described above.

Internet Select the choice that best describes your experience using the Internet.

Research topics; download and save text and image files.
Research topics; download and save text files.
Research topics.
No experience as described above.

Select the topics of Naturalist and/or Historical programs you have presented educational information. Select all that apply.

Environmental
Historical
Natural History
Botany
Zoology
Land Management
Wildlife Management
Other related Naturalist Recreation and Parks activities
Not applicable: None of the above

Select the choice that best describes your experience providing environmental and/or historical education.

I have assisted in the development, implementation and supervision of programs, activities, and special events related to nature appreciation, natural and cultural history, environmental education, agricultural and historical programs.
I have developed a schedule of programs and events for a center related to naturalist, environmental, historical and/or similar recreation and parks topics.
I have coordinated and supervised special events related to naturalist, environmental, historical and/or similar recreation and parks topics.
I have publicized programming and event activities related to naturalist, environmental, historical and/or similar recreation and parks topics.
Not applicable: I have do not have any of the experience described above.

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you chose “not applicable” in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

Select the types of nature and/or historical facilities for which you have had overall management responsibility. Select all that apply.

Park
Nature Education Center
Zoo
Camp
Museum
Recreation Center
Historical Site
Other (describe in detail in following question)
Not applicable: None of the above

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you chose “not applicable” in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

Select the types of organizations or institutions where you have coordinated naturalist, environmental, historical and/or related educational programs. Select all that apply.

Nature Center
Recreation Center
School
Environmental Organization
Community Organizations
Not applicable: No experience with organizations described above.

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application.If you chose “not applicable” in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?

The work of this classification entails some physical labor including walking over rough and uneven surfaces in the inspection of facilities and grounds, infrequent exposure to adverse weather in the conducting of outdoor public programs and events, and some lifting and carrying in preparing for programs and events. Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.Are you willing and able to accept these conditions of employment?

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the “career seekers” link, and follow the prompts.

I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

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Job Category

Sports, Fitness and Recreation

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Salary

USD 46,462.00 - 53,448.00 per year

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Country

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City

Baltimore

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Career Level

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Company

Baltimore County, MD

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JOB SOURCE

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