Naturalist 2 presso Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN

About the Department

The Naturalist 2 - Nature Centers position performs the skilled work involved in organizing, teaching and developing environmental education and outdoor recreation programs and assists with the day-to-day operations in Metro Park’s nature centers.   The work schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday but may include variable hours including evenings and overnights. 

Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more.  It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community.

This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you!

Position Duties

• Works to fulfill the mission of Metro Parks and to support the goals and objectives of the Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation & Special Events division.
• Helps to ensures facilities and programs are well maintained, safe and accessible.
• Organizes, coordinates, and implements programs that may involve environmental education, historical interpretation, natural sciences, and outdoor recreation activities for school groups, home schools, and scout groups.
• Inventories parks flora, fauna and other natural features.
• Inventories and supervises the maintenance of culturally significant sites.
• Responds to public inquiries and complaints and provides information related to the operations and programming of the nature center and park.
• Helps to organize and supervise seasonal staff, volunteers and projects as directed by the Nature Center Manager
• Perform office duties: answer phone, field visitor questions, schedule field trips, register program participants complete operational duties, and write reports or other related duties as assigned by supervisor. 
• Keeps current on trends in environmental education, natural sciences, wildlife education, and natural resource management.
• Attends various departmental and community meetings. 
• Promotes public interest in the nature center and its programs.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Education or a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of environmental or nature related experience.

*Additional experience may be considered in lieu of education* (1:1 Ratio)


LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid Driver License  


Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Other Qualifications

• Experience developing and conducting environmental education and/or outdoor recreation programs.
• Experience supervising and managing volunteers
• Ability to perform moderately physical work in undeveloped outdoor areas, often accessible only by hiking off-trail

We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.
 
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
 
 
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

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