City of Gainesville

City of Gainesville

Part-Time Nature Assistant

Gainesville, Fl · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
TypeScriptSpringHRHRISPublic Speaking

About the role

  • If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.
  • Notes: Nature Center hours are Tues - Thursday 10 am - 3 pm during summer hours and 12 pm - 5 pm fall-spring hours.
  • This position will require weekend and holiday work.

Responsibilities

  • Book programs, maintain records and develop reports
  • May create eligibility list

Requirements

  • Valid driver license required at time of appointment.
  • Valid Florida driver license required within thirty (30) days of appointment.
  • May require the ability to work with and around live animals and exhibit landscapes.
  • May be required to work or attend meetings outside regular business hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
  • One (1) of the following may be used to substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience:
  • To be considered for this position you must have:
  • Valid driver license required at time of appointment. Valid Florida driver license required within thirty (30) days of appointment.
  • American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certification is required within six months of appointment.
  • May be Required to Complete an Assessment(s)
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma, supplemented by certifications or college level courses in ecology, wildlife management, natural resource management, park management, forestry, education, horticulture, or biology, or related field and one year experience in public contact work or natural resource management work in an outdoor setting.
  • An Associate degree or higher with major coursework in environmental or natural science, education, recreation, biology, wildlife management or related subject
  • or an Environmental Education Certification (or equivalent)
  • or the Florida Master Naturalist Course and Basic Certification by the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) (or equivalent).
  • Licenses
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License required upon appointment. Valid Florida Driver's License required within 30 days of appointment and at all times while employed in this classification.
  • Florida Public Pesticide Applicator License may be required within one year of appointment.
  • Certifications
  • American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Cardiopulmonary Recuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certification is required within six months of appointment.

Skills

  • Knowledge of Florida ecology and natural habitats.
  • Knowledge of wildlife, botany, and related areas.
  • Knowledge of computers and relevant software.
  • Ability to work with private and public groups and agencies in environmental education and/or natural resource management.
  • Ability to work irregular hours, work alone or work closely with others.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to work around domesticated and non domesticated animals.
  • Ability to work effectively with coworkers and the general public.
  • Ability to safely operate a variety of tools, equipment and vehicles.

Compensation

  • Salary Range Minimum:

Benefits

  • Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.
  • Develop and implement educational and interpretive programs and tours (primarily at Hogtown Creek Headwaters Nature Park) for a diverse audience.
  • One (1) year experience in public contact work related to environmental education or interpretation or in an outdoor setting
  • An Associate's degree or higher with major coursework in environmental or natural science, education, recreation, biology, or related subject

Equal opportunity

  • The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
  • Veterans' Preference
  • Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.
  • If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.
Apply directly at City of Gainesville →Create a free account for alerts like thisView City of Gainesville immigration profile

This listing is sourced directly from City of Gainesville's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.