Interpretation & Education Specialist - DPR60032875

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Parks and Recreation

Job Classification Title

Parks District Interpretation & Ed Spec (NS)

Position Number

60032875

Grade

NC13

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina 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 North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. 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.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning, development, scheduling, and implementation of educational, community, and outreach programming focused on DPR sites and the natural and cultural resources within them.
• Assist DPR sites in developing new educational and interpretive programs.
• Organize and maintain files, records, databases, and educational materials.
• Conducting biannual meetings with DPR sites and completing associated reports.
• Provide interpretive and educational training to DPR staff.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $50,088.00 - $54,681.00

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 obtain one within 90 days of employment.

Within 12 months of hire date, must have the ability to obtain and maintain

• CPR Certification

• First Aid Certification

• Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification

This position is located at

Falls Lake State Recreation Area/Yorkshire

12624 Bayleaf Church Road

Raleigh, NC 27614

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree with a major in a natural science field from an appropriately accredited institution AND two years of experience in the development and presentation of natural science interpretive and educational programs.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The  North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation  exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.
Conservation:  To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;
Recreation:  To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and
Education:  To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.
To explore NC State Parks visit:  https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/state-parks

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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

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• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

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