Park Naturalist - Watkins Nature Center (Weekend Position) Job at GovernmentJobs.com, Upper Marlboro, MD

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  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • Upper Marlboro, MD

Job Description

Weekend Naturalist Positions

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking to fill weekend naturalist positions at Watkins Nature Center, located in Watkins Regional Park, Upper Marlboro, MD.

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.

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

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Diversity Statement: 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 or301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

Job Tags

Summer work, Weekend work,

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