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Location:
400 Lafayette Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060
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Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA
POSITION: Interpreter
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
WORK SCHEDULE: As Assigned
STATUS: Part-time (up to 29hrs a week)
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
RATE OF PAY: $16.50 per hour
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would present an undue hardship.
Incumbent serves as Interpreter for Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department, responsible for assisting in developing, coordinating and supervising nature related programs and maintaining Cool Creek Nature Center.
DUTIES:
Assists with supervising and directing personnel and volunteers, including, assisting in coordinating, training, delegating in nature areas and activities, in the greenhouse and gift shop.
Serves as lead staff performing duties such as opening and closing the Nature Center and greenhouse, delegating work assignments, greeting visitors, answering questions, and providing information and assistance.
Assists in developing and maintaining nature center exhibits, including assembling exhibits, and collections, providing information, designing interpretive displays using various software applications, and constructing exhibits.
Implements day camp programs, and classes, for the Nature Center. Assists scheduled guest speakers and instructors for classes and programs during events.
Manages gift shop, including stocking and selling items, assisting patrons, and assisting personnel and volunteers. Maintains daily log.
Develops and coordinates nature programs and activities, including leading nature hikes and bird walks, interpreting information for participants, conducting animal talks, and puppet shows, and public speaking presentations.
Maintains the greenhouse and related inside exhibits. Conducts vegetation and wildlife studies at the park to be used in nature programs. Maintains prairie and garden, periodically removing weeds around signage and removing litter.
Maintains various document files, and prepares periodic reports as required.
Organizes activities, games, songs, and provides refreshments for programs.
Assists in renting of the Nature Center and shelters for events and parties.
Assists with animal husbandry related to animals in the Nature Center, such as feeding, cleaning, and care as needed.
Assists with designing and preparing hand-outs, informational materials, displays, letters, memos, and reports.
Serves as staff member for janitorial duties at Nature Center and greenhouse.
Performs related duties as assigned.
I. JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Baccalaureate Degree, with experience in outdoor recreation, education, natural resources, or related area, with relevant field experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department policies, procedures, and park rules.
Working knowledge of park wildlife, vegetation, and environmental education, and ability to assist in preparing and presenting appropriate educational programs, materials, activities, and exhibits.
Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, to prepare correspondence, documents, and detailed reports as required.
Knowledge of and ability to perform outdoor education, naturalist interpretations, policies, procedures, guidelines, programs, and using and monitoring safety precautions on park grounds.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, schools, vendors, volunteers, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
Ability to assist in supervising and directing personnel and volunteers, including assisting in coordinating, training, delegating, in nature areas and activities, in the greenhouse and gift shop.
Ability to properly operate standard office equipment, including computer, printer, scanner, fax machine, and telephone.
Ability to properly operate hand tools, cash registers, and various artist supplies.
Ability to prepare and make presentations and to lead nature hikes, walks, campfire activities, and programs and ability to design and prepare hand-outs and informational materials.
Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form.
Ability to work alone and with others in a team environment, and maintain appropriate, respectful interrelationships with co-workers.
Ability to work on several tasks at the same time, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions.
Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, department information and records according to State requirements.
Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
Ability to work weekends, extended hours, and evening hours.
Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrated safe driving record.
As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position shall begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i). The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee. If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered. A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in termination of employment.
II. DIFFICULTY OF WORK:
Incumbent performs a broad range of duties according to department policies and procedures and general objectives. Incumbent exercises independent judgment of appropriate guidelines and policies to successfully complete work assignments.
III. RESPONSIBILITY:
Incumbent applies standardized practices in assisting in developing programs and activities for varying groups and circumstances. Incumbent works with supervisor in setting work assignments and objectives and refers unusual and unprecedented situations to supervisor as required. Incumbent's work is primarily reviewed for adherence to instructions, guidelines, and compliance with Department policies.
IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
Incumbent communicates frequently with co-workers, other County departments, schools, vendors, volunteers, and the public, for the purpose of exchanging information, instructing, and rendering service.
Incumbent reports directly to Superintendent of Natural Resources and Environmental Management.
V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent performs duties in a nature center, greenhouse, and outdoors in a park, involving sitting and walking at will, walking/standing for long periods, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing less than 25 pounds, crouching/kneeling, bending, reaching, speaking clearly, close and far vision, color perception, keyboarding, driving, hearing communication, and handling/grasping/fingering objects. Incumbent may walk on uneven terrain and work in extreme weather conditions.
Incumbent is required to work weekends, extended hours, and evening hours.
APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The job description for the position of Interpreter for Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description, and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.
Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify.