[CLOSED] Seasonal Park Naturalist

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive. Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.  

Desirable Qualifications:
Experience or training in wildlife biology, ecology or related fields of study. 

Nature of Work

Examples of Work

• Assist with zoo and park maintenance, present educational programs to all age groups, assist in design and construction of nature center displays 
• Maintains zoo facilities in an acceptable manner to the public; monitoring zoo livestock health conditions; administering medications to livestock as required under the direction of a qualified veterinarian and maintaining animals in health and environmental conditions acceptable to the US Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Act of 1970, as amended 
• Conducts tours of the zoo or park environmental areas 
• Keeps accurate records of livestock inventory covering acquisition, disposal and treatments of animals 
• Designs and assists with construction of animal exhibits with consideration given to effective displays and ease of maintenance 
• Participates in other types of maintenance, construction or other Park activities, such as trail maintenance, as directed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of wildlife, biology and ecology 
• Considerable knowledge of wildlife, park environment habitat, and interpretive materials 
• Considerable skill working with animals 
• Skill in communication
• Ability to cooperate with co-workers and deal tactfully and effectively with the public 
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing 
• Ability to keep accurate records of livestock inventory and care 

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.