Park Naturalist at Watkins Nature Center (Summer Position)
Description
The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill summer seasonal/intermittent positions at Watkins Nature Center, located in Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD.
Examples of Important Duties
General duties include:
Assists with summer day camp activities and programs.
Provides interpretive programs using aids, handouts, demonstration, oral presentation and other methods appropriate to the subject. Responds to questions of the group, explaining the natural processes involved in the subject.
Provides daily animal care, feeding, and maintenance to live animal collection including insects, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Administers medication when needed. Handles animals during care and presentation of animals to the public and during programs.
Monitors buildings and grounds to ensure safety, security, and cleanliness of facilities. Maintains and makes minor repairs to exhibits, gardens, and trails.
Provides excellent customer service by greets visitors and answer questions and requests in person and on the phone.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred candidates will possess:
Knowledge of the natural or life sciences acquired through college level course work
Experience working with children and the public
Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions and hike trails with uneven terrain
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Valid Driver’s License
Supplemental Information
A criminal background investigation will be completed prior to hire.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.