City of St. Petersburg: Nature Preserve Supervisor I
Position description:
This is responsible, supervisory, and participatory work related to facilitating and implementing environmental education programs. Work includes developing programs and events, volunteer coordination, community outreach, creating interpretive signage, activities, and curricular, communicating with the public, overseeing the work of assigned staff, participation in the training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of assigned employees, and requires the exercise of some independent judgement in initiating and carrying out assignments. Work hours will vary, based on rentals and programs, to include nights and weekends.
responsibilities:
Work includes developing programs and events, volunteer coordination, community outreach, creating interpretive signage, activities, and curricular, communicating with the public, overseeing the work of assigned staff, participation in the training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of assigned employees, and requires the exercise of some independent judgement in initiating and carrying out assignments.
minimum qualifications:
- Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.
- Successfully meet the State of Florida Level II background screening standards (Florida State Statutes 435.01-435.06).
- Have knowledge of ecological concepts and experience in facilitating programming, and direct public contact.
- Have some supervisory experience.
- Have comprehensive oral and written communication skills.
- Able to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
desired qualifications:
- Possess a valid Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Natural Resources or related field.
- Possess two or more years of supervisor experience.
- Have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Oracle, ActiveNet registration software, and Kronos timekeeper software.
- Have strong leadership skills.
- Have National Association for Interpretation or Project WILD certification.
Application Procedure:
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are committed to inclusive and intentional economic development that improves the quality of life for every resident in every neighborhood. Equitable Development means everyone in the community is invested in the City’s progress, not displaced by it. Every decision will be focused on creating new opportunities. Public-private partnerships, equitable funding for businesses and the arts, and City initiatives like the Community Benefits Program promote economic equity, attract innovative start-ups and entrepreneurs, and ensure our arts community continues to thrive in the diverse, vibrant atmosphere that is St. Petersburg.