Natural Resources Recreation Specialist (Temporary) Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Natural Resources Recreation Specialist (Temporary) Mecklenburg County – 3.6

Mecklenburg County, NC Job Details Temporary Estimated:

$41.3K – $50.7K a year 22 hours ago Qualifications No experience needed Microsoft Office Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills Computer skills Entry level Under 1 year Natural resource management Full Job Description Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and

RECREATE.

” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting-edge programs, state-of the-art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation is excited to add an innovative and passionate Natural Resources professional to our team! This temporary position will be based at Latta Nature Preserve and will assist with overall Nature Preserve operations and support habitat restoration, natural resource management and inventory/monitoring activities. This includes, but is not limited to invasive species removal, assistance with controlled burns, boundary marking, and assistance with management hunts. This position may be required to work nights and weekends based on business needs. By applying to this position, you are eligible to be considered for a similar role, in which you meet the minimum qualifications for, at other Park and Recreation locations should they become available. If you are looking to grow in your career, or transition laterally into a new role, don’t miss this opportunity to apply!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Natural Resource management experience highly preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Develop, lead and evaluate programs and activities in a park facility or nature preserve Provide customer service and handling of funds in a park facility through telephone, emails, web site, social media and walk in patrons and customers for information, program registration, center daily use and rentals Ensure safety of participants/spectators and administer first aid when necessary Enforce rules and regulations of the nature preserve Assist in light maintenance of park & recreation facilities May supervise patrons in recreation programs Handle inquiries and complaints from public Some programs may require driving a county vehicle or commute to a different location Assist with department events May serve as the manager on duty if needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

No experience required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Park and Recreation Administration, Health and Physical Education, or a related field Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?:

Yes Licenses/Certifications:

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges.; Requires the ability to obtain (within one year of hire) and maintain CPR, Wilderness First Aid or First Responder, and American Canoe Association, Kayak and SUP level

I or II Computer Skills:

Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

Instruction in area of specialist Recreational programming and instruction Principles, practices, and techniques of public recreation for all ages

Skills:

Applying recreation knowledge through hands-on activities while meeting the needs of diverse populations Developing and enforcing general rules and safety procedure Managing multiple tasks concurrently Ability to work independently Organizing and presenting demonstrations in a recreation setting

Abilities:

Adaptability:

Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures

Applied Learning:

Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner

Building Trust:

Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization

Communication:

Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided

Customer Focus:

Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving forces behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs

Initiating Action:

Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive

Safety Awareness:

Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Moderate noise is typical for the work environment for this job.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.