Fish & Wildlife DuPont Nature Center Naturalist II
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Job Summary
Introduction
The DuPont Nature Center is an aquatic education facility located on the Mispillion Harbor near Slaughter Beach. The Center is designed to connect visitors with the Delaware Bayshore region and includes an observation deck that overlooks the harbor. Interior exhibits and aquaria highlight the Delaware Bays natural history and ecology with a focus on the incredible phenomenon of spawning horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds that visit the harbor each spring.
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This position develops organizes and facilitates interpretive programming for school/group field trips and public programs at the DuPont Nature Center (DNC) as well as interacts with nature center visitors assists with special events at the DNC and develops educational information print media displays and exhibits. Job duties also include assisting with the care and maintenance of aquariums and live aquatic species. Work may be performed outdoors under various weather conditions.
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.
Provides educational material and technical information to groups and students.
Provides educational material and programs about fishing techniques safety and equipment.
Maintains program equipment and materials.
Provides general customer service and information to visitors.
Assists with special events and outreach programs.
May assist with drafting social media posts.
May assist in overseeing the work of volunteers.
Ability to work in an outdoor setting with a large amount of walking.
Must be able to demonstrate responsibility dependability professionalism and good communication skills and interact as a team member with other staff and volunteers.
Care and maintenance of aquariums and aquatic species.
Maintains a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for DuPont Nature Center Naturalist II:
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:
working with children and young adults such as academic/athletic tutoring camp counselor youth volunteer classroom assistant or education teacher.
months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing Excel or Publisher.
of public speaking or interpretation.
of Aquatic or Environmental Science.
of a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
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.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
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 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 .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting . You may also call or email for additional applicant services support.
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.
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