Natural Resources Specialist 3

Cleveland Metroparks • Willoughby Hills, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Natural Resources Specialist 3 is a high-level, lead worker seasonal or variable position which provides project leadership in day-to-day and project related natural resource management, i.e., maintenance and restoration, and/or research and monitoring in Cleveland Metroparks and northeastern Ohio. The Natural Resource Specialist 3 provides project leadership, and quality assurance for assigned technical projects. This position performs as crew leaders, project coordinators, and manages projects with supervisor oversight. Develops or assists in the development of reports and maps, performs data entry, verification and analysis and makes presentation related to assigned projects when directed. Safely operates and maintains equipment including but not limited to forestry measurement tools, portable data collectors, prescribed fire tools, chain saws, tractors, boats, and related equipment. Provides leadership as a crew leader and/or project coordinator to Natural Resources Division and other staff with: Projects related to the maintenance and restoration of natural resources, including but not limited to tree planting, deer management, small mammal trapping, prescribed fire, invasive species management, and the construction, placement, and maintenance of breeding bird nest boxes, and/or Projects related to research and monitoring including data collection and the recording and maintenance of accurate and well-organized data files in written and electronic format for vegetation, aquatic resource, wetland or wildlife

Requirements

• Significant progress, usually three years or more, towards a related college undergraduate degree, or progress toward a graduate degree, in natural resources, natural sciences, i.e., biology, geology, hydrology, etc., forestry, wildlife management, environmental science or related field, or equivalent. Or more than one year natural resource management or research experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge and practical outdoor work experience including plant, insect, mammal, or bird identification skills, farming, forestry, hydrology, aquatic ecology or a strong desire and aptitude to develop these skills. For research related positions, knowledge and experience in research methods is desirable.
• Ability to read maps, follow written directions, and navigate through forest or wetland areas.
• Ability to walk up to 5 miles daily through challenging terrain including heavy vegetation, wetlands, and steep slopes.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors and tolerate the climate and conditions of natural areas typical of northeast Ohio (including heat, humidity, poison ivy, and biting/stinging insects).
• Demonstrated responsible attitude and work ethic.
• Positive disposition and ability to work well with a diverse team.
• Communicates well and continually updates co-workers and supervisor of progress and problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders, including employees and the general public.
• Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively with ability to communicate one- on-one or in group settings.
• Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to perform with independence and initiative as well as to supervise field staff.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and/or GIS and GPS and associated hardware is desirable.
• Demonstrated field experience and knowledge of natural resource conservation practices and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops or assists in the development of reports and maps, performs data entry, verification and analysis and makes presentation related to assigned projects when directed.
• Safely operates and maintains equipment including but not limited to forestry measurement tools, portable data collectors, prescribed fire tools, chain saws, tractors, boats, and related equipment.
• Provides leadership as a crew leader and/or project coordinator to Natural Resources Division and other staff with projects related to the maintenance and restoration of natural resources, including but not limited to tree planting, deer management, small mammal trapping, prescribed fire, invasive species management, and the construction, placement, and maintenance of breeding bird nest boxes, and/or projects related to research and monitoring including data collection and the recording and maintenance of accurate and well-organized data files in written and electronic format for vegetation, aquatic resource, wetland or wildlife

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees