Job description
Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time
Thur 04/06/2023 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time
Wed 04/12/2023 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly)
$3,958.00 - $5,950.00
Salary (Annually)
$47,496.00 - $71,400.00
Job Type
Full-Time
City, State Location
Lawrenceburg,TN
Department
Environment and Conservation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, TENNESSEE STATE PARKS DIVISION, LAWRENCE COUNTY
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00069363_tsp_interpretive_spec_david_crockett_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in history, anthropology, biology, ecology, Parks and Recreation, and Resource Management or other related acceptable natural science based degree and experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional park conservation, interpretive, or natural work.
Other Requirements
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
- Be willing to and able to qualify with, carry, and use assigned weapons;
- Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
- Be a citizen of the United States;
- Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
- Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
- Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointing authority;
- Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
- Have no conviction for a felony or have been discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces;
- Pass a physical examination administered by a licensed physician that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
- Pass a psychological evaluation administered by a licensed mental health professional that is consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and that relates to the essential functions of the position;
- Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license at the time of appointment;
- Upon appointment, successfully complete a prescribed course of instruction at the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy or have successfully completed the equivalent of the prescribed course.
Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Job Overview
Summary: Under general supervision, performs required interpretive program development and evaluation duties of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Features An employee in this class is responsible for planning and evaluation of programs to be used for state parks, historical, and natural areas within a given region.
Work Activities
Getting Information:
- Conducts research on historical and natural subjects in state parks, natural areas, historic sites, etc.
- Conducts scientific studies, inventories, and research in conjunction with other entities to determine issues with park natural resources.
- Conducts inspections to identify and monitor threats to park resources.
- Researches parks natural, cultural, historical resources to develop Interpretive Programs.
- Seeks and secures funding, such as grants, etc.
- Identifies and interviews individuals knowledgeable of parks resources.
- Assesses Seasonal Interpreter/Recreator staff to determine suitability for a career in this field.
- Monitors rare and endangered species.
- Monitors native habitat restoration.
- Monitors land use zones and park boundary integrity.
- Monitors visitation reports, Resource Management Interpretation Database (RMI), and special events calendars, etc.
- Creates and develops innovative interpretive programs for staff use.
- Recruits employees for Seasonal Interpreter/Recreator positions.
- Determines the Seasonal Interpreter/Recreator needs of individual parks and assigned positions.
- Utilizes a variety of vehicles and equipment, such as chainsaws, tractors, boats, etc.
- Identifies and inventories park fauna, flora, historic, prehistoric, and geologic features which can serve as subject matter for park interpretive programs.
- Assists in planning, production, and installation of exhibits, kiosks, interpretive panels, etc.
- Creates partnerships, cultivates, sustains, and develops relationships that will secure funding/financial investors.
- Makes presentations to civic groups, schools, clubs, and the general public concerning park activities and programs, in order to promote agency programs and provide information.
- Evaluates interpretive programs and activities.
- Assists in training Park Rangers and Seasonal Interpretive/Recreators by providing research and technical information.
- Assists with the development and delivery of a statewide menu of interpretive and educational training opportunities.
- Identifies staff and seasonal employees training needs.
- Attends and maintains training for required certifications.
- Provides public information on parks, conservation, natural, and historical areas as requested by interested groups and individuals.
- Maintains regular communications with park staff through routine site visits, e-mails, phones, and regional meetings.
- Writes for magazines, newspapers, digital media, etc.
- Composes texts for resources files, interpretive displays, and park brochures.
- Plans and presents a variety of programs.
- Represents TN State parks in media interviews.
- Develops park interpretive priorities.
- Provides guidance and monitor Seasonal Interpreters/Recreators in their provision of programs.
- Reviews and approves performance evaluations for assigned subordinates.
- Assists parks with law enforcement and emergency response(s) as needed.
- Assists with the routing, construction, inspection, and maintenance of trails.
- Works with Human Resources to complete all new hire paperwork, personnel orientation, and separation for the Seasonal Interpreters/Recreators.
- Discusses job responsibilities, required skills, state policies, philosophy, and goals.
- Schedules park interpretive programs, resource management activities, and special events.
- Provides guidance to and coaches park staff in the management of Seasonal Interpreter/Recreator positions to ensure optimum results.
- Mentors and coaches park staff to ensure professional development.
- Plans programs for Park Rangers and Seasonal Interpreter/Recreators to utilize in performing duties.
- Plans and/or assists with a variety of special events.
- Assists each park with the updates for park interpretive action plans.
- Organizes interpretive and recreational programming supplies.
- Monitor and/or approve honoraria funding requests and associated paperwork.
- Determines housing requirements for Seasonal Interpreters/Recreators.
- Purchases supplies and materials.
Competencies (KSA'S)
Competencies:
- Informing
- Planning
- Presentation Skills
- Hiring and Staffing
- Intellectual Horsepower
- Directing Others
- Written Communications
- Time Management
- Sizing Up People
- Creativity
- Action Oriented
- Approachability
- Geology
- History and Archeology
- Biology
- Geography
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Customer and Personal Services
- Education and Training
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Communications and Media
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Instructing
- Persuasion
- Time Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Gross Body Coordination
- Stamina
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Speech Clarity
- Oral Comprehension
Tools and Equipment Used
- Computer/Tablet
- Telephone/Cell Phone
- Fax Machine
- Printer/Scanner/Copier
- Motor Vehicles
- Audio/Video Recording Equipment
- Boats
- Firearms
- Cameras
- Binoculars
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
- Two-Way Radios
- Other Law Enforcement Equipment as required
- Hand and Power Tools (chainsaws, etc.)
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
- Outdoor Recreational Equipment
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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