05/19/1998 54820

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

DEFINITION: This is professional and supervisory work in the development, implementation, and coordination of environmental education and interpretive programs and activities at an environmental education center.

An employee in this class supervises and participates in the development, implementation, and coordination of environmental education and interpretive programs and activities at an environmental education center. Work requires establishing and maintaining close liaison and working relationships with local and state conservation groups, civic organizations, schools, colleges, and the public concerning environmental education and interpretive programs. Work is assigned in the form of programs and activities and the employee exercises professional judgment in developing, planning, scheduling and assigning the work. Work is reviewed upon completion for completeness, quality, and technical accuracy by the Environmental Education Center Manager.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Supervises and participates in the planning, development, coordination and presentation of environmental education and interpretive programs and activities at an environmental education center.

Supervises and participates in the development, planning, scheduling, and implementation of programs and activities; the development of lesson plans; and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and activities.

Develops and maintains the master schedule of programs and activities planned for the environmental education center.

Supervises environmental education and interpretive activities including discovery learning activities, audiovisual presentations, and other environmental learning programs.

Supervises the provision of assistance, guidance, and advice to educational institutions, civic groups, and public organizations in developing and implementing environmental education and interpretive programs, teacher in-service workshops, and curriculum development.

Supervises the operation and maintenance of resource libraries; the maintenance of natural, historical, cultural, and archeological collections; the research and development of educational publications and exhibits; and the use, repair, and maintenance of environmental education and interpretive equipment.

Supervises the development and implementation of special environmental education and interpretive programs and activities for use by the environmental education center focusing on localized natural history, historic and cultural events, and environmental management issues for students, youth groups, special populations, civic organizations, and others.

Supervises the development, scheduling, implementation, and coordination of teacher in-service workshops, college level courses, and college level curricula.

Supervises the conduct of guided walks and audiovisual presentations, including supervising the preparation of lesson plans and scripts for the presentations.

Plans and organizes work; assigns work; determines work flow; develops performance standards and evaluates employee performance; interviews and recommends employee selection; approves leave requests; investigates and answers grievances and complaints; initiates corrective disciplinary actions; interprets rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, and objectives; and arranges training for subordinates.

Establishes and maintains working relationships with local and state conservation groups, civic organizations, and the public concerning environmental education and interpretive programs.

Prepares letters, memoranda, correspondence, reports, lesson plans, and other written material as required.

Travels to various work locations.

Employees in this class may participate in the performance of their subordinates' work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and practices of natural resources conservation.

Knowledge of the biological, physical, and natural sciences.

Knowledge of the social/cultural sciences.

Knowledge of educational principles, practices, methods, and techniques as applied to environmental education and interpretive activities.

Knowledge of environmental problems, issues, and solutions.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply the Commonwealth's and/or agency's relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and assign work to subordinates.

Ability to read and interpret collective bargaining agreements.

Ability to develop and effectively present environmental education and interpretive programs.

Ability to read and interpret technical environmental education and interpretive material.

Ability to conduct technical environmental education and interpretive research and present findings and recommendations.

Ability to develop environmental education and interpretive programs.

Ability to schedule, coordinate, and implement environmental education and interpretive programs and activities.

Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental education and interpretive programs and activities and to prepare reports of findings and recommendations.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; field personnel; local, state, and Federal conservation officials; educational personnel; environmental organizations; civic organizations; educational groups; and the public.

Ability to prepare letters, reports, memoranda, lesson plans, and other written material.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of experience as an Environmental Education Specialist;

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A bachelor's degree in environmental education, education, the natural sciences, social sciences, or parks and recreation; and one year of professional experience in the field of environmental education and interpretation;

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An equivalent combination of experience and training.