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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50595902 |
Description Activated On: 1/7/2026 11:33:53 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This is professional work in the development and presentation of environmental education and interpretive programs and activities at a State Park or Environmental Education Center. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST Employee develops, coordinates, and presents education and interpretive programs and activities at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Employee also plans and presents educational programs at schools and other sites within the community. Work requires establishing and maintaining close working relationships with local and state conservation groups, civic organizations, schools, and the public concerning environmental education and interpretive programs. Work is assigned by the Park Manager in the form of programs and activities and the employee exercises professional judgment in the completion of the assignments. Projects initiated by the employee are approved in advance by the Park Management. Completed projects are reviewed for quality, technical accuracy, and proficiency. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Plans, develops, promotes, coordinates and presents education and interpretive programs and activities at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Programs may involve recreational activity such as kayaking, rock climbing and hiking, and may be environmental and/or historic/cultural in nature. Facilitates education and interpretive activities by conducting discovery learning activities, audiovisual presentations, teacher workshops, staff workshops, and other programs. Provides assistance to educational institutions, civic groups, and public organizations in developing and implementing environmental education and interpretive programs, teacher in-service workshops, and curriculum development. Operates and maintains visitor service centers and resource libraries. Coordinates the Environmental Education Volunteer program for the Park or Environmental Education Center. Maintains natural, historic, cultural, and archeological collections. Assists in researching and developing educational publications and exhibits. Coordinates the use, repair, and maintenance of environmental education and interpretive equipment. Develops and presents localized special activities for park visitors and educational and interpretive programs focusing on localized natural history, historic and cultural events, and environmental management issues for students, youth groups, special populations, civic organizations, and others. Facilitates guided walks and presents audiovisual presentations including preparing lesson plans and scripts for the presentations. Establishes and maintains working relationships with local and state conservation groups, civic organizations, schools, and the public concerning recreational, educational and interpretive programs. Prepares letters, memoranda, correspondence, reports, lesson plans, and other written material as required. Travels to various work locations. Performs similar work as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to develop and effectively present education and interpretive programs in an outdoor environment. Conditions may include rough terrain, various weather conditions and large variety of audiences. Ability to operate various kinds of audiovisual and office equipment including slide projector, VHS/LCD projector, amplifier system, copier, computer, fax, telephone, overhead projector and camera. Ability to operate a motor vehicle, two-way radio, and a canoe or kayak Willingness to learn to tow a canoe/kayak trailer Ability to swim or be secure around water Must wear a uniform and maintain clean neat professional image Must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed Must be knowledgeable of First Aid 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 read and interpret technical environmental education and interpretive material. Ability to interpret the history and operation of the Delaware Canal. Ability to conduct technical environmental education and interpretive research and present findings and recommendations. Ability to schedule, promote, and coordinate environmental education and interpretive programs and activities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers; field personnel; local, state and Federal conservation officials; educational personnel; educational groups; environmental organizations; civic organizations; and the public. Ability to prepare letters, reports, memoranda, lesson plans, and other written material. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Prepares and presents a variety of educational programs and activities, tailored to suit the audience. Determines needed materials. Researches and develops educational materials, publications and exhibits. Schedules programs. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. Class C Driver's License 2. First Aid and Safety Certificate from the American Red Cross 3. CPR for the Professional Rescuer from the American Red Cross 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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