Park Naturalist – Recreation & Parks, Piney Run Park

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: County Government

Business Address:
225 N. Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Gail Hawkins
Title: Office Associate
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://carerrs.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

Park Naturalist – Department of Recreation and Parks, Piney Run Park
$53,623 annually ($25.78 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 Friday, March 31, 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.

Benefits of working for Carroll County Government:
 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

How to apply:
• Apply online: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
• Pick up an application in our office: 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157
• Request an application by calling our office or sending an email to: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
• Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the date the job closes
• Applications are not accepted by fax or email Posted 3/10/2023

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

*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, Bachelor’s Degree

Wages per hour: 53,623.00 annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Low-cost, no deductible healthcare plans, low-cost dental insurance, 13 paid holidays, 9,000.00 tuition assistance per fiscal year

Days of Work:
MONDAY Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28  TUESDAY Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28  WEDNESDAY Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28  THURSDAY Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28  FRIDAY Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28  SATURDAY Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28  SUNDAY Wednesday-Sunday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm from March 1 to November 30, and Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm from December 1 to February 28
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 24
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 03/31/2023