{"code":"01183","codeVariants":["01183","1183"],"title":"CHIEF PARK NATURALIST","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"30","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>CHIEF PARK NATURALIST</b> \n\n<b>DEFINITION</b>\n\nUnder direction, has charge of the programs designed to inform the \npublic of the historical, natural and scientific features of a park, park \nsystem, or other geographic area; oversees subordinate supervisors \nand other staff engaged in the planning, development and conduct of \npark programs ; does other related work\n\n<b>NOTE:</b> The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties \nlisted in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on \nthe job may not be listed.\n\n<b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\nHas charge of the programs designed to inform the public of the \nhistorical, natural and scientific features of a park, park system, \nor other geographic area.\n\nPlans, develops and coordinates park programs and interpretive \nactivities and oversees subordinate supervisors and other staff \ninvolved in the planning, development and conduct of these \nprograms. \n\nPlans, coordinates and oversees the conduct of tours and field \ntrips designed to highlight scientific, historic, and natural features \nof parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.\n\nPlans, organizes, and assigns work of the organization unit and \ndevelops effective work methods. \n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs, and \nhas responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively \nrecommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or \ndisciplining of employees.\n\nOversees the review and evaluation of programs and activities; \ndevices and implements changes as necessary.\n\nOversees the planning, development, preparation and presentation \nof classes, lectures, interpretive talks and exhibits.\n\nEstablishes program schedules and subjects to be presented. \n\nPlans, coordinates and approves daily, weekly and monthly work \nprograms.\n\nOversees the survey of park fauna and flora to collect information \nabout their life processes, diseases, relationship to the environment, \ngrowth and development, and distribution.\n\nMaintains and supervises the maintenance of accurate master files \nof the natural resources and facilities of the park or park system. \n\nOversees the conduct of field research of natural areas, evaluates \nresearch data and effects or recommends courses of action \nregarding the use of natural resources for program purposes.\n\nOversees the planning, development, arrangement and maintenance \nof displays and exhibits to enhance program activities and highlight \npark services.\n\nOversees staff engaged in the interpretation of history, ecology, and \nthe natural sciences to the general public and to school children.\n\nProvides assignments, instruction and guidance to subordinate \nsupervisors and other staff.\n\nPrepares budget and fee schedules, and records and reviews \nbudget expenditures for programs. \n\nPrepares and oversees the preparation of interpretive planning \nand budgeting program documents.\n\nOversees the planning, development and distribution of promotional \nmaterial such as posters, flyers and brochures to inform the public \nof park facilities and programs.\n\nPerforms public information services such as presenting at public \nspeaking engagements, conducting radio promotions, and writing \npress releases and articles for media, oversees staff engaged in \npublic information activities.\n\nMaintains and oversees the maintenance of special collections of\nartifacts, specimens or historical pieces.\n\nOversees the provision of visitor services, such as disseminating \ninformation about the park and surrounding areas, explaining park \nregulations, answering questions, handling complaints, and providing \ngeneral assistance to visitors.\n\nOversees the operations of visitor centers and other facilities. \n\nPlans, implements and oversees training, orientation and staff \ndevelopment activities.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of equipment inventory and repair \nschedule.\n\nOversees the conduct of investigations of complaints concerning \nviolations of park rules and regulations.\n\nPrepares and supervises the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, \nand informative narrative reports containing findings, conclusions, \nand recommendations.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of essential records and files. \n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice, or related units.\n\n<b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n<b>EDUCATION:</b>\n\nGraduation from an accredited college or university with a \nBachelor's degree in the natural sciences, forestry, conservation, \nnatural resources management, agriculture or park management.\n\n<b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\nThree (3) years of experience in the planning, development and \npresentation of nature study, ecological, conservation, natural \nresources, or park interpretive programs. \n\n<b>LICENSE:</b>\n\nAppointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey \nonly if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is \nnecessary to perform essential duties\nof the position.\n\n<b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\nKnowledge of the methods and techniques utilized to plan, develop,\nimplement and oversee a platform of interpretive programs for a \npark, park system or other geographic area.\n\nKnowledge of the natural sciences.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to conduct research in the \nnatural sciences.\n\nKnowledge of the philosophy and objectives of park interpretive \nprograms and their function in fostering an understanding of the \nnatural sciences and historical background of parks.\n\nAbility to plan and implement revisions and other changes in \nthe overall interpretive program.\n\nAbility to devise, plan, develop, coordinate and implement new \nprograms taking into account subject matter, program content, \nemphasis, and methods.\n\nAbility to monitor and evaluate programs and plan, coordinate \nand implement changes where necessary.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships \nwith coworkers and others.\n\nAbility to oversee the planning, development and presentation of \ninterpretive programs, lectures, classes, talks, and tours.\n\nAbility to oversee field research projects, evaluate research data \nand effect or recommend courses of action based thereon. \n\nAbility to oversee the collection, recording and formulation of data, \nand the preparation of reports thereon.\n\nAbility to oversee the writing and dissemination of interpretive, \ninformational and public relations materials for the public, media \nand other audiences. \n\nAbility to oversee the operation of visitor center and other facilities \nand supervise staff in providing visitors with information and \nassistance.\n\nAbility to speak before individuals and groups.\n\nAbility to conduct research using a variety of sources. \n\nAbility to operate audiovisual and other equipment used in park \ninterpretive programs \n\nAbility to provide assignments and instruction to subordinate \nsupervisors and other staff and supervise the performance of \ntheir work.\n\nAbility to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, sound, \naccurate, and informative narrative reports containing findings, \nconclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files. \n\nAbility to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they \ncan perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be \neligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01183LC N/A30-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 3/11/2016","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction, has charge of the programs designed to inform the \npublic of the historical, natural and scientific features of a park, park \nsystem, or other geographic area; oversees subordinate supervisors \nand other staff engaged in the planning, development and conduct of \npark programs ; does other related work","NOTE":"The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes \nonly. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties \nlisted in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on \nthe job may not be listed.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Has charge of the programs designed to inform the public of the \nhistorical, natural and scientific features of a park, park system, \nor other geographic area.\n\nPlans, develops and coordinates park programs and interpretive \nactivities and oversees subordinate supervisors and other staff \ninvolved in the planning, development and conduct of these \nprograms. \n\nPlans, coordinates and oversees the conduct of tours and field \ntrips designed to highlight scientific, historic, and natural features \nof parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions.\n\nPlans, organizes, and assigns work of the organization unit and \ndevelops effective work methods. \n\nSupervises the work operations and/or functional programs, and \nhas responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively \nrecommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or \ndisciplining of employees.\n\nOversees the review and evaluation of programs and activities; \ndevices and implements changes as necessary.\n\nOversees the planning, development, preparation and presentation \nof classes, lectures, interpretive talks and exhibits.\n\nEstablishes program schedules and subjects to be presented. \n\nPlans, coordinates and approves daily, weekly and monthly work \nprograms.\n\nOversees the survey of park fauna and flora to collect information \nabout their life processes, diseases, relationship to the environment, \ngrowth and development, and distribution.\n\nMaintains and supervises the maintenance of accurate master files \nof the natural resources and facilities of the park or park system. \n\nOversees the conduct of field research of natural areas, evaluates \nresearch data and effects or recommends courses of action \nregarding the use of natural resources for program purposes.\n\nOversees the planning, development, arrangement and maintenance \nof displays and exhibits to enhance program activities and highlight \npark services.\n\nOversees staff engaged in the interpretation of history, ecology, and \nthe natural sciences to the general public and to school children.\n\nProvides assignments, instruction and guidance to subordinate \nsupervisors and other staff.\n\nPrepares budget and fee schedules, and records and reviews \nbudget expenditures for programs. \n\nPrepares and oversees the preparation of interpretive planning \nand budgeting program documents.\n\nOversees the planning, development and distribution of promotional \nmaterial such as posters, flyers and brochures to inform the public \nof park facilities and programs.\n\nPerforms public information services such as presenting at public \nspeaking engagements, conducting radio promotions, and writing \npress releases and articles for media, oversees staff engaged in \npublic information activities.\n\nMaintains and oversees the maintenance of special collections of\nartifacts, specimens or historical pieces.\n\nOversees the provision of visitor services, such as disseminating \ninformation about the park and surrounding areas, explaining park \nregulations, answering questions, handling complaints, and providing \ngeneral assistance to visitors.\n\nOversees the operations of visitor centers and other facilities. \n\nPlans, implements and oversees training, orientation and staff \ndevelopment activities.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of equipment inventory and repair \nschedule.\n\nOversees the conduct of investigations of complaints concerning \nviolations of park rules and regulations.\n\nPrepares and supervises the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, \nand informative narrative reports containing findings, conclusions, \nand recommendations.\n\nSupervises the maintenance of essential records and files. \n\nWill be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or \nmanual recording and information systems used by the agency, \noffice, or related units.","EDUCATION":"Graduation from an accredited college or university with a \nBachelor's degree in the natural sciences, forestry, conservation, \nnatural resources management, agriculture or park management.","EXPERIENCE":"Three (3) years of experience in the planning, development and \npresentation of nature study, ecological, conservation, natural \nresources, or park interpretive programs.","LICENSE":"Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey \nonly if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is \nnecessary to perform essential duties\nof the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of the methods and techniques utilized to plan, develop,\nimplement and oversee a platform of interpretive programs for a \npark, park system or other geographic area.\n\nKnowledge of the natural sciences.\n\nKnowledge of the methods used to conduct research in the \nnatural sciences.\n\nKnowledge of the philosophy and objectives of park interpretive \nprograms and their function in fostering an understanding of the \nnatural sciences and historical background of parks.\n\nAbility to plan and implement revisions and other changes in \nthe overall interpretive program.\n\nAbility to devise, plan, develop, coordinate and implement new \nprograms taking into account subject matter, program content, \nemphasis, and methods.\n\nAbility to monitor and evaluate programs and plan, coordinate \nand implement changes where necessary.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships \nwith coworkers and others.\n\nAbility to oversee the planning, development and presentation of \ninterpretive programs, lectures, classes, talks, and tours.\n\nAbility to oversee field research projects, evaluate research data \nand effect or recommend courses of action based thereon. \n\nAbility to oversee the collection, recording and formulation of data, \nand the preparation of reports thereon.\n\nAbility to oversee the writing and dissemination of interpretive, \ninformational and public relations materials for the public, media \nand other audiences. \n\nAbility to oversee the operation of visitor center and other facilities \nand supervise staff in providing visitors with information and \nassistance.\n\nAbility to speak before individuals and groups.\n\nAbility to conduct research using a variety of sources. \n\nAbility to operate audiovisual and other equipment used in park \ninterpretive programs \n\nAbility to provide assignments and instruction to subordinate \nsupervisors and other staff and supervise the performance of \ntheir work.\n\nAbility to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, sound, \naccurate, and informative narrative reports containing findings, \nconclusions, and recommendations.\n\nAbility to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files. \n\nAbility to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording \nand information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\nAbility to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English \nsufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign \nLanguage or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of \ncommunication.\n\nPersons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they \ncan perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable \naccommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it \nwould cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be \neligible."},"searchable_text":"CHIEF PARK NATURALIST DEFINITION Under direction, has charge of the programs designed to inform the public of the historical, natural and scientific features of a park, park system, or other geographic area; oversees subordinate supervisors and other staff engaged in the planning, development and conduct of park programs ; does other related work NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Has charge of the programs designed to inform the public of the historical, natural and scientific features of a park, park system, or other geographic area. Plans, develops and coordinates park programs and interpretive activities and oversees subordinate supervisors and other staff involved in the planning, development and conduct of these programs. Plans, coordinates and oversees the conduct of tours and field trips designed to highlight scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, historic sites or other attractions. Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organization unit and develops effective work methods. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs, and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. Oversees the review and evaluation of programs and activities; devices and implements changes as necessary. Oversees the planning, development, preparation and presentation of classes, lectures, interpretive talks and exhibits. Establishes program schedules and subjects to be presented. Plans, coordinates and approves daily, weekly and monthly work programs. Oversees the survey of park fauna and flora to collect information about their life processes, diseases, relationship to the environment, growth and development, and distribution. Maintains and supervises the maintenance of accurate master files of the natural resources and facilities of the park or park system. Oversees the conduct of field research of natural areas, evaluates research data and effects or recommends courses of action regarding the use of natural resources for program purposes. Oversees the planning, development, arrangement and maintenance of displays and exhibits to enhance program activities and highlight park services. Oversees staff engaged in the interpretation of history, ecology, and the natural sciences to the general public and to school children. Provides assignments, instruction and guidance to subordinate supervisors and other staff. Prepares budget and fee schedules, and records and reviews budget expenditures for programs. Prepares and oversees the preparation of interpretive planning and budgeting program documents. Oversees the planning, development and distribution of promotional material such as posters, flyers and brochures to inform the public of park facilities and programs. Performs public information services such as presenting at public speaking engagements, conducting radio promotions, and writing press releases and articles for media, oversees staff engaged in public information activities. Maintains and oversees the maintenance of special collections of artifacts, specimens or historical pieces. Oversees the provision of visitor services, such as disseminating information about the park and surrounding areas, explaining park regulations, answering questions, handling complaints, and providing general assistance to visitors. Oversees the operations of visitor centers and other facilities. Plans, implements and oversees training, orientation and staff development activities. Supervises the maintenance of equipment inventory and repair schedule. Oversees the conduct of investigations of complaints concerning violations of park rules and regulations. Prepares and supervises the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative narrative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Supervises the maintenance of essential records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences, forestry, conservation, natural resources management, agriculture or park management. EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in the planning, development and presentation of nature study, ecological, conservation, natural resources, or park interpretive programs. LICENSE: Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the methods and techniques utilized to plan, develop, implement and oversee a platform of interpretive programs for a park, park system or other geographic area. Knowledge of the natural sciences. Knowledge of the methods used to conduct research in the natural sciences. Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of park interpretive programs and their function in fostering an understanding of the natural sciences and historical background of parks. Ability to plan and implement revisions and other changes in the overall interpretive program. Ability to devise, plan, develop, coordinate and implement new programs taking into account subject matter, program content, emphasis, and methods. Ability to monitor and evaluate programs and plan, coordinate and implement changes where necessary. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and others. Ability to oversee the planning, development and presentation of interpretive programs, lectures, classes, talks, and tours. Ability to oversee field research projects, evaluate research data and effect or recommend courses of action based thereon. Ability to oversee the collection, recording and formulation of data, and the preparation of reports thereon. Ability to oversee the writing and dissemination of interpretive, informational and public relations materials for the public, media and other audiences. Ability to oversee the operation of visitor center and other facilities and supervise staff in providing visitors with information and assistance. Ability to speak before individuals and groups. Ability to conduct research using a variety of sources. Ability to operate audiovisual and other equipment used in park interpretive programs Ability to provide assignments and instruction to subordinate supervisors and other staff and supervise the performance of their work. Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of clear, sound, accurate, and informative narrative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Ability to supervise the maintenance of essential records and files. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible. This job specification is applicable to the following title code: Job Spec Code Variant State, Local or Common Class of Service Work Week State Class Code Local Class Code Salary Range Note 01183 L C N/A 30 - This job specification is for local government use only. Salary range is only applicable to state government. Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions. 3/11/2016","snippet":"CHIEF PARK NATURALIST DEFINITION Under direction, has charge of the programs designed to inform the public of the historical, natural and scientific features of a park, park system, or other geographi...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":"bachelor","experience_years":3,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"2016-03-11","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":"chief","familyName":"CHIEF","level":null,"specialization":"PARK NATURALIST","prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}