Brandywine Creek State Park Interpretive Naturalist

Introduction

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nBrandywine Creek State Park is divided by grey stone walls that were built of local stone in the late 1800s, when the property was a dairy farm owned by the du Pont family. Three nature preserves are located within the park, including: Tulip Tree Woods, a majestic stand of 190-year-old tulip poplar, and Freshwater Marsh, the first nature preserve in Delaware. The area became a state park in 1965. \r\n\r\n\r\nClick here to learn more about the Brandywine Creek State Park!\r\n

Summary Statement

This position at Brandywine Creek State Park is responsible for developing and conducting interpretive programs that will increase the public's awareness of their surrounding environment and foster the appreciation, enjoyment, and utilization of Delaware State Parks. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. This position has the potential to be a year-round opportunity and may be eligible for a promotion to a Lead Naturalist Position after an evaluation and a year of on-site work experience.\r\nApplicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.\r\n

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.\r\n\r\n•\tDevelops and facilitates educational programs for schools and special events.\r\n•\tLeads school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources. \r\n•\tDelivers interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts. \r\n•\tHelps coordinate and implement hayride programs at Brandywine Creek State Park. \r\n•\tProvides general customer service and park information to visitors. \r\n•\tDistributes interpretive publications. \r\n•\tLeads educational and recreational hikes, canoe and kayak trips plus programs for park visitors. \r\n•\tMust be able to hike, walk, and stand for long periods of time. \r\n•\tIncludes live animal care and handling. \r\n•\tMust be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills. \r\n•\tMaintain a positive attitude. \r\n•\tOther duties as assigned.\r\n\r\n

Job Requirements

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training. \r\n\r\n\r\nApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: \r\n\r\n\r\n1.\tSix months experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children. \r\n2.\tSix months experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives. \r\n3.\tKnowledge of public speaking or interpretation. \r\n4.\tKnowledge of natural history, anthropology, entomology, ornithology, cultural history, recreation science, and/or ecology. \r\n5.\tPossession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).\r\n\r\n

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s). \r\n\r\n\r\nThis is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.\r\n\r\n

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.\r\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.\r\nCriminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.\r\n \r\nAs a condition of hire applicants for this position must successfully pass a Swim assessment.\r\n

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. \r\n\r\n\r\nOnce you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.\r\n\r\n

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. \r\nIndividuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. \r\nIf you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call (302) 739-5458 or email jobs@delaware.gov.\r\nThe State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. \r\n