ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATOR 1201
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The work involves
responsibility for performing administrative and field duties involving the
development, coordination and implementation of a comprehensive environmental
education program for one or more park or location. The employee in this class develops and
presents environmental education programs to school groups, community
organizations and the public. Work is
performed under the general direction of an environmental or administrative
supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, consultations and the
submission of required reports. Does
related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK
ACTIVITIES
Develops presentations describing
the ecological and environmental values of the resources contained at the sites
and delivers them to school groups, community groups and visitors;
Provides information to the public
regarding park rules, regulations and procedures;
Prepares a variety of reports
regarding the environmental education presentations, the conservation projects,
and any incidences or occurrences at the parks;
Plans special events and displays;
Drafts and prepares a variety of
written material including articles, correspondence, and event flyers;
Notifies the proper authorities in
the event of an emergency situation;
May enforce environmental codes and
other park related regulations;
May assist in searches for missing
persons, children, etc. in parks and beaches;
May direct traffic at park facility.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of environmental
conservation and protection; thorough knowledge of recent developments, sources
of information and available resources in the field of environmental protection
and conservation; good knowledge of the various laws, rules, and regulations
that apply to the protection of park resources and the visiting public; good
knowledge of the natural sciences; ability to develop and conduct educational
programs related to environmental protection or conservation; ability to
express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to
prepare a variety of reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands
of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's
Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Management/Protection or a
related field; or,
(b) Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an
Associate’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Environmental
Management/Protection or a related field, and two years of related experience.
R 06/06/13
Competitive