Parks Naturalist - Long Key Nature Center Salary

$25.31 - $40.40 Hourly

Location

Davie, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

1413496

Department

Parks Op RP Long Key Nat Cent

Opening Date

02/25/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Veterans' Preference Notice

Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Parks Naturalist at Long Key Nature Center.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year 

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

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 RequirementsRequires 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 RequiredMust 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.
Preference will be given to candidates with reptile care experience.

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

Manages ComplexityMakes 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.
Cultivates InnovationCreates 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.
Action OrientedTakes 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.
ResourcefulnessSecures 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 AlignsPlans 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.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds 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.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops 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.
Self-DevelopmentActively 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 ValuesAll 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) ComplianceBroward 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 ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 How much experience do you have in developing, leading and assisting with educational nature programs to foster the appreciation and protection of nature ? Less than 1 year 2 to 3 years 4 years 5 to 7 years 8 years or more 02 What is the highest degree you have obtained with major course work in biological or natural sciences or closely related field? No Degree Associates degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 03 What area of study is your degree in? 04 Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit") Yes No 05 Are you available to work days, nights, holidays and weekends? Yes No 06 Tell us about your knowledge of Florida flora and fauna as it relates to the environment surrounding South Florida ecosystems. 07 Do you have any experience performing care to reptiles and their associated terrariums, cages, tanks or enclosures? If yes, please describe in detail the experience you possess and the types of reptiles you have experience handling. 08 This position may conduct educational and informative group talks relating to the environment and/or other activities. Describe your public speaking experience, include for what position, the material you delivered to the public, and for how many years? This information must be verifiable on your application. 09 This job will require coordinating groups of volunteers or coordinating with community organizations. Describe your experience relating to community outreach.

Required Question

Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Parks Naturalist at Long Key Nature Center.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: 

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year 

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

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 RequirementsRequires 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 RequiredMust 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.
Preference will be given to candidates with reptile care experience.

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

Manages ComplexityMakes 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.
Cultivates InnovationCreates 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.
Action OrientedTakes 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.
ResourcefulnessSecures 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 AlignsPlans 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.
Ensures AccountabilityHolds 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.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops 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.
Self-DevelopmentActively 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 ValuesAll 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) ComplianceBroward 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 ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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.

Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.

01 How much experience do you have in developing, leading and assisting with educational nature programs to foster the appreciation and protection of nature ? Less than 1 year 2 to 3 years 4 years 5 to 7 years 8 years or more 02 What is the highest degree you have obtained with major course work in biological or natural sciences or closely related field? No Degree Associates degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree 03 What area of study is your degree in? 04 Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit") Yes No 05 Are you available to work days, nights, holidays and weekends? Yes No 06 Tell us about your knowledge of Florida flora and fauna as it relates to the environment surrounding South Florida ecosystems. 07 Do you have any experience performing care to reptiles and their associated terrariums, cages, tanks or enclosures? If yes, please describe in detail the experience you possess and the types of reptiles you have experience handling. 08 This position may conduct educational and informative group talks relating to the environment and/or other activities. Describe your public speaking experience, include for what position, the material you delivered to the public, and for how many years? This information must be verifiable on your application. 09 This job will require coordinating groups of volunteers or coordinating with community organizations. Describe your experience relating to community outreach.

Required Question

Employer Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers