Parks Interpretive Program Supervisor
On-siteCalifornia City, California, United States
Job Summary
Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate natural science interpretive programs across the Department of Parks and Recreation, developing long-range strategic plans and managing staff. Plan, organize, and direct program operations while preparing and administering the Interpretive Program budget, including performance-based budget development and staff resource allocation. Maintain current knowledge in natural science theory and interpretive practices, while developing and implementing training for employees. Prepare clear records, reports, and budget justifications, and manage cooperative relationships with the public, management, and external organizations. Requires a four-year degree in Natural Resources or related fields, two years of similar experience, a valid California driver's license, and willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university in Natural Resources, Park Management, Recreation Management, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or a closely related field
- Two (2) years experience in an organization similar to the County Parks and Recreation Department
- valid California driver's license prior to appointment
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or other irregular hours
- conform to departmental uniform standards
- Standard First Aid and CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross before completion of the probationary period
- Knowledge of: Natural resource conservation, park management, and general ordinances relevant to Parks and Recreation
- Knowledge of: Principles of employee supervision, training and development
- Knowledge of: Principles, and practices of first aid and safety
- Knowledge of: Audiovisual equipment and materials for presentations
- Knowledge of: Methods of Natural Science Interpretation
- Knowledge of: Program development and evaluation particularly as it applies to parks and recreation interpretive programs
- Ability to: Plan, coordinate, and evaluate natural science interpretive programs in a Regional Parks and Recreation Department
- Ability to: Develop, implement and coordinate long-range strategic planning for department-wide interpretive programs
- Ability to: Prepare and administer operation budget for the Interpretive Program, including Performance-Based-Budget development and implementation and staff resource allocation
- Ability to: Maintain current in natural science theory and the practice of interpretive programs
- Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct the work of others
- Ability to: Prepare and maintain clear and concise records and reports, including the preparation of budget recommendations and justifications
- Ability to: Operate a personal computer and its software
- Ability to: Read, interpret, and understand the laws, ordinances, and regulations relevant to perform the training and staff development functions described above
- Ability to: Speak and write effectively and make presentations before large and small groups
- Ability to: Deal effectively, and develop and maintain cooperative relationships with the public, employees, management, and representatives of other groups and organizations
- Ability to: Manage programs and delegate to supervisors and direct staff
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