Environmental Educator Assistant; Intermittent Job Township of White Bear Minnesota USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Environmental Educator Assistant (Intermittent)
Location: Township of White Bear

The current vacancies are in the Parks and Recreation department. The eligibility list created by these vacancies may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.

To perform customer service and program support duties, such as answering telephones, talking with visitors about a variety of natural history topics, directing clients or visitors to proper location, setting up and taking down equipment and supplies for programs, assisting with live animal care, selling and collecting tickets; presenting environmental education and recreation programs in Ramsey County parks and open space, primarily at Tamarack Nature Center (TNC);

and to perform related duties as assigned.

Work hours for this intermittent role vary depending on departmental or community need but will require working a minimum of 2x a month on Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Answer telephone calls and respond to public inquiries concerning Tamarack Nature Center and other County facilities; explain park rules and answer a variety of questions about natural history topics; and conduct user surveys.

Assist in the maintenance of Tamarack Nature Center’s collections by taking inventory of recreation equipment, organizing supplies, and keeping records and files as directed by supervisor.

Contribute to the general operation of Tamarack Nature Center by keeping the building clean and well maintained, including setting up and taking down equipment and supplies for programs, sweeping, mopping, shoveling, cleaning, and vacuuming.

Present environmental education programs for all ages and audiences on natural history and outdoor recreation topics; and assist in the delivery of special programs and events.

Rent cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment, collect rental fees, fill out rental forms and account for money received.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Education

High School graduate, or equivalent.

Experience

None.

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination Environmental Educator Assistant will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response.

Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List

The names of all applicants who have submitted a completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as an Environmental Educator Assistant. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Applicants will remain on the list for 90 days or until hired, whichever occurs first.

A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted.

Veteran's Preference

This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process.

Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time…