Interpretation & Education Specialist - DPR

Position: Interpretation & Education Specialist - DPR60032907
## Interpretation & Education Specialist - DPR
** Agency
* * Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
** Division
* * Parks and Recreation
** Job Classification Title
** Parks District Interpretation & Ed Spec (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC13

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.

The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
** Description of Work
** The primary purpose of the Interpretation & Education (I&E) Specialist is to enhance the ability of DPR sites to provide meaningful public programs. To achieve this, the I&E Specialist will cultivate relationships with DPR sites by hosting biannual meetings.

This information is reported to the I&E Program Manager and delegated back to members of the I&E program team.
I&E Program Specialists will assist DPR sites in hosting special events, participate in outreaches, co-facilitate or assist in field trips, and assist in public programs as needed or requested.
I&E Specialist will also participate in regularly scheduled educational and interpretive training for DPR staff. This includes but is not limited staff orientation for their role as park interpreters, Certified Interpretive Guide training, and seasonal staff training. This position is also responsible for creating educational and interpretive materials which can be utilized by DPR staff during public programs. These materials should meet all DPR marketing and communications guidelines.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
**** Recruitment Range: $50,088 - $62,000
**** To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
** Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required.
** Applicants who possess the following are preferred:
*** Experience leading educational experiences for both youth and adults.
* Two years of experience in parks or related work using methods in the development of interpretive and educational programs and themes of natural sciences, ecology, and the environment.
* Plan, design and conduct educational workshops and outdoor education experiences.
* Training in techniques of resource interpretation, such as Certified Interpretive Guide training.
** Position/

Physical Requirements:

*** Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, must be able to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends    when necessary for operational need. This schedule may vary.
* Must be ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10    pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Work is subject to inside/outside environmental conditions such as extreme heat/cold; atmospheric conditions, noise, and/or hazardous conditions.
* Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to…