Job Description

Naturalists perform interpretive duties, animal care, work with volunteers and lead related program work at Potomac Overlook Regional Park. Other responsibilities include helping maintain park grounds and facilities.

Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour / $15.00 per hour (hourly rate depends on tasks performed)

Major Duties/Specific Tasks

Provide visitor information and answer telephone inquiries;
Assist with preparation of exhibits and other interpretive materials;
Assist with preparation and presentation of programs for school and public groups;
Work with volunteers;
Care for live animal exhibits and help maintain Nature Center, and grounds;
Assist with maintenance of the facility and equipment: use equipment such as leaf blowers; collect and dispose of litter and trash; clean restrooms; dust, sweep and vacuum; plant and maintain trees/shrubs and planted beds; remove invasive plants; organize and help maintain organization of all programming materials and nature center;
Perform other related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

At least two years of high school education in some natural resource field;
1 year of college preferred;
General knowledge of biology and ecology;
At least a basic knowledge of flora and fauna of Northern Virginia;
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the public and staff members;
Ability to prepare and present accurate reports;
Ability to perform manual labor and to work in all weather conditions;
Availability to work additional hours during peak operating times, holidays, nights and weekends;
Possession of or ability to obtain valid VA driver’s license;
Certification or ability to obtain certification in CPR and first aid and AED.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Required to purchase and wear standard uniform.

About NOVA Parks

In the late 1950's, the Northern Virginia Planning District Commission and a group of citizens from several local jurisdictions came together to protect Northern Virginia's rich heritage of woods, meadows, lakes and streams from the threat of suburban sprawl. These citizens, working with their local governments--Fairfax County, Arlington County and the City of Falls Church--organized under the Virginia Park Authorities Act in 1959 as the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA). They came together to plan, acquire develop and operate a system of regional parks for all Northern Virginians to enjoy.

Today, NOVA Parks (as the organization came to be known in 2014) represents three counties and three cities -- Arlington County, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church and the City of Fairfax. NOVA Parks staff, volunteer board members appointed from each jurisdiction and many friends of the regional parks working together have preserved over 12,000 acres of the rolling and wooded Virginia countryside for you and created a priceless legacy for future generations.

Through your regional parks, the NOVA Parks provides almost two million citizens with some of the finest recreational facilities in the country. By pooling their funds, these local governments find that each dollar they contribute to NOVA Parks is multiplied by contributions from other member jurisdictions and sometimes augmented even more by state and federal grants and private donations. Being a member of NOVA Parks is a good economic investment.

From a wavepool to nature trails, from golfing to boating, there's a NOVA Parks that is just right for you. Come for the day, a weekend or a week. The NOVA Parks are yours to enjoy!

- NOVA Parks - the best of Northern Virginia through nature, history, and great family experiences

Industry

Arts & Entertainment

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Fairfax Station, Virginia

Year Founded

1959

Website

novaparks.com

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