Naturalist- Department of Recreation & Parks

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!

A Naturalist manages the maintenance and preservation of Municipal nature trails and wildlife reserves. The work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek that may involve evening and weekend work. Work is performed in Municipal nature trails, parks, and wildlife preserves where such conditions as the seasonal extremes of weather, poisonous plants and insects, and difficult terrain may be encountered. Work requires moderate physical exertion when hiking, moving large plants and logs, and trapping animals.

Requirements

• Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with courses in the biological or environmental sciences.
• Experience: N/A.
• Equivalency Notes: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate and three years of experience in wildlife or nature preservation work may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
• PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OR LEARNER PERMITS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
• NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH APPLICATION AT TIME OF APPLYING.
• Knowledge of the care of plants, trees and shrubs in a natural environment.
• Knowledge of the local flora and fauna species, both common and rare or endangered.
• Knowledge of local climate, weather patterns, geography, and geology.
• Skill in identifying rare or endangered flora and fauna species.
• Ability to speak effectively.
• Ability to stimulate the interest of others in natural history and natural science.
• Ability to teach and lead others in the performance of their work.

Responsibilities

• Manages the maintenance and preservation of Municipal nature trails and wildlife reserves.

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level