(HRY) Naturalist - Cypress Swamp Park

Job Description:

Performs naturalist work in County parks and natural resource areas.  The work involves carrying out educational programs for school classes.  The work requires experience conducting environmental education programs for school classes.   Workers report to a technical supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

Prepares educational programs for presentation to school classes:  researches subjects, ascertains learning objectives and develops activities and materials for the program.

Organizes materials, volunteers and materials and conducts programs; cleans up and reorganizes materials upon completion, and evaluates program effectiveness.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)

Knowledge of--

• Principles and practices of the biological sciences as applied to the programs of the County parks and natural resources areas.

Ability to--

• Develop and present educational programs.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Deal effectively with school children, teachers and adult chaperones.

• Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)

Training and/or Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalent.  College coursework preferred.

Experience: Six months of recent experience conducting environmental education programs for school classes.

Licenses or Certificates

Valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 years old.

Subject to background investigation.

Operation of County owned vehicle.

Physical Demands:

Requires long periods of standing, frequent walking indoors, repeated bending, crouching, stooping stretching or reaching; recurring lifting of objects up to 49 pounds.

Unusual Demands:

None

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Compensation Steps:

Pay rate: $22.04 per hour

Grade H15, hourly position

Department of Parks and Recreation, Cypress Swamp Park - Nature Center

Position closing date: May 8, 2026

Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on May 8, 2026. To be considered for the role, ensure that your application is submitted before the deadline. The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on May 9th.

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.