Park Naturalist – Recreation and Parks, Piney Run Park

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Associate
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

Park Naturalist – Department of Recreation and Parks, Piney Run Park
$55,536 annually ($26.70 hourly, Grade C11), 40 hours per week
Hours are typically Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and
Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28
This position includes working some holidays as well as evenings and overnights.
Apply by 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 28, 2023.
Piney Run Park is currently seeking a Park Naturalist to manage the daily operation of the Nature Center.
Piney Run Park Nature Center is open Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00
pm. The Park Naturalist will provide environmental educational programs to visiting schools and other organizations;
provide natural history and cultural history programs to the public; maintain existing exhibits both live and passive;
develop new exhibits as needed; provide proper care and maintenance of our Live Raptors; work closely with
volunteers and the other staff at Piney Run Park.
The ideal candidate will have a diversified background in the local flora and fauna of the piedmont region, as well as a
strong enthusiasm for sharing and teaching about the natural world. Candidate should possess the ability to be able
to coach volunteers on various topics related to the programs offered at Piney Run Park Nature Center so that they
can act as assistant leaders. Candidate needs to be self-motivated and be able to work independently.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Nature Interpretation, Environmental Education, Recreation, Fish and Wildlife Management
or related field
2. Two years of experience in nature interpretation or education*
3. CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification
4. Valid driver’s license
5. Requires criminal background check as condition of employment

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree

Wages per hour: $26.70
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Low-cost, no deductible healthcare plans (including prescription and vision) ✓ Low-cost dental insurance ✓ Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year ✓ 13 paid holidays ✓ Receive 1 times your annual salary of Basic Life Insurance at no cost

Days of Work:
MONDAY Hours are typically Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28 This position includes working some holidays as well as evenings and overnights.  TUESDAY Hours are typically Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28 This position includes working some holidays as well as evenings and overnights.  WEDNESDAY Hours are typically Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28 This position includes working some holidays as well as evenings and overnights.  THURSDAY Hours are typically Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28 This position includes working some holidays as well as evenings and overnights.  FRIDAY Hours are typically Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28 This position includes working some holidays as well as evenings and overnights.  SATURDAY Hours are typically Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28 This position includes working some holidays as well as evenings and overnights.  SUNDAY Hours are typically Wednesday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28 This position includes working some holidays as well as evenings and overnights.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 09/28/2023