Field Naturalist, Inside the Outdoors Program - Educational Services Division

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment.

OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

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MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS
• This is an entry-level position. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related subject such as biology, ecology, earth systems science, or education; and/or at least a year of related experience via volunteering, classes, or work experience.
• Experience working with school-age children, especially in an outdoors environment, is highly preferred.
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse communities is strongly desired.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE's vehicle insurance policy. COMPENSATION • $19.50 per hour
• Positions range from 2-5 days per week from September through June.
• Daily hours typically begin at 8 am and range from 4-8 hours per day. Occasional late afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts will be required.
• Limited summer work may be available.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificates are required within first two months of employment. Though regularly scheduled during a traditional school calendar, this position is considered a temporary classification with hourly pay and no medical benefits.

In order for your application to be considered, your online application must be complete, including responses to the supplemental questions on the application. For your reference in preparing to complete the online application, the application's supplemental questions requiring composition and thought are included below. Please note that your response to the supplemental question should be thoughtful and thorough, within the limit of 5,000 characters or less.

1. Please list any equipment you can operate that may be involved in the position for which you are applying.
2. Please describe any work or volunteer experience in an outdoor education program, camp, or youth group within the past five years. Please include name(s) and location of program(s). 3. Please describe your personal ideas about how people learn best. If you have had experience working with school-aged youth, describe your teaching style.
4. Please comment further on your employment history or to describe in greater detail any aspects of your experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS
• This is an entry-level position. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related subject such as biology, ecology, earth systems science, or education; and/or at least a year of related experience via volunteering, classes, or work experience.
• Experience working with school-age children, especially in an outdoors environment, is highly preferred.
• Experience working and collaborating with diverse communities is strongly desired.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under OCDE's vehicle insurance policy. COMPENSATION • $19.50 per hour
• Positions range from 2-5 days per week from September through June.
• Daily hours typically begin at 8 am and range from 4-8 hours per day. Occasional late afternoon, evening, and…