Lums Pond State Park Naturalist

 

 

Before the pond existed, St. Georges Creek flowed through the hardwood forest and was the site of several Native American hunting camps. The creek was dammed in the early 1800's when the C & D canal was built. Water from the pond was used to fill the locks of the canal and power a small mill. This area was first used as a state park in 1963.

 

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This position is responsible for assisting with the operations of the nature center which includes live animal care and maintaining exhibits, working directly with the public by leading kayak tours and other interpretive programs at the nature center or campground. This person will also work with summer camps to ensure a safe and fun camp environment. They will work as part of a team with other interpretive staff, interns, and volunteers. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.

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.

• May develop and facilitate educational programs for schools and special events.
• May lead school environmental education programs tied to state standards to increase student understanding of Delaware’s natural and cultural resources.
• May deliver interpretive programs to participants of all ages in a variety of contexts.
• Provides general customer service and park information to visitors.
• Distributes interpretive publications.
• May lead educational and recreational hikes, canoe and kayak trips plus programs for park visitors.
• May include live animal care and handling.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Park Naturalist

1. Six months experience planning and delivering interpretive programs for adults and children.
2. Six months experience coordinating and promoting special events or initiatives.
3. Knowledge of public speaking or interpretation.
4. Knowledge of natural history, anthropology, entomology, ornithology, cultural history, recreation science, and/or ecology.
5. Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).  

This posting may be closed on or before 12/15/2021 upon filling the vacant position(s).

As a condition of employment, all employees must certify that they are fully COVID-19 vaccinated; or be required to test for COVID-19 on a weekly basis; or request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination(s) due to qualified ADA or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices. New Hires must complete the certification or request during their initial week of employment. This will be in effect until further notice. More information can be found here.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants 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.

Criminal 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.

As a condition of hire, applicants for this position must successfully pass a Swim assessment.    

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 the 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.

Once 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.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The 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.