Job Posting Title

Naturalist - Lake Eufaula State Park

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Lake Eufaula State Park

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The starting pay for this position is $15.00/hr. After successful completion of a one-year trial period with OTRD, the rate of pay may increase to $15.45/hr.

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Naturalists are assigned responsibilities involving the development and presentation of environmental educational programs for visitors at state parks and other tourism locations. Incumbents are also responsible for trail and volunteer programs at the assigned location. This is a full-time, entry-level position that may supervise Seasonal employees or volunteers.

Typical Job Duties

• Develops environmental educational programs for resort and park visitors to include: organizing activities; interpreting the natural and cultural resources of the park area; mapping and leading nature walks; developing brochures and the text for educational displays; constructing and maintaining trails and displays within park nature centers.

• Develops and conducts educational programs for schools, scout groups, and others at locations that may be outside the park itself.

• Prepares and submits required reports, evaluations and visitor surveys.

• Coordinates the activities of seasonal staff and volunteers who are assigned to the naturalist.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or biological science or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one (1) year of experience in environmental education or ecology or closely related work for each year of the required education.

• Physical requirements will include the ability to lead walking tours and navigate trails, regular bending, stooping, and carrying items up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Special Requirements

• Scheduled hours will require flexibility, including holidays, weekends, or events, based on the needs of the agency.

• Some locations will require a valid Driver’s License.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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