Education Specialist

Address: 2048 Hwy 6 NW, Oxford, Iowa, 52322 Salary Range (Min-Mid) $71,145.94 - $85,375.12 Dept./Office/Position Type Conservation - Professional Employee Type Regular Job Description Under direction of the Conservation Program Manager, conducts the departments education and marketing program, explaining the natural and cultural resources represented by the holdings of the Johnson County Conservation Board to the people of Johnson County. Knowledge of: Cultural and historical resources, flora, fauna, and ecosystems, especially those in Iowa and on the land owned by Johnson County and managed by the Conservation Board Natural resource management including fisheries, wildlife, forestry, agronomy, grasslands, and aquatic ecosystems Safe work practices English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, and proofreading skills Ability to: Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner Organize, publicize, and maximize participation in events furthering conservation education Comprehend, analyze, interpret, and explain conservation principles and practices Establish and maintain effective working relationships with groups, organizations, the public, supervisors, and co-workers Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias Provide customer service that is courteous and responsive Lead a small team assigned to the departments conservation education effort Handle moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position Handle multiple tasks and competing priorities Use a computer/tablet for the purposes of word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, presentations, email, and the Internet Operate audiovisual, photographic and other equipment necessary for program development Operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax machines, photocopiers, multi- line telephones and scanners Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals in formal (including radio and TV presentations) and non-formal situations Have clarity of speech, hearing and writing which permits effective communication Have sufficient vision which permits adequate performance of duties in a safe and appropriate manner Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard Have sufficient personal mobility to complete field work and attend meetings at various county facilities Sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, and crawl Occasionally lift, push, and/or move up to 60 pounds Occasionally work outside in inclement weather conditions Work flexible schedule and additional time as needed MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in cultural resources related field, biology, botany, or other relevant major AND one (1) year of experience working with the public as an educator OR any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Special requirements: Valid drivers license and insurable under county liability coverage. Must pass background check. SPECIFIC DUTIES: To be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Conducts public programs to explain and interpret the cultural history, prairie, woodlands, wetlands, and other associations of the Conservation Boards holdings. Markets departmental programs and conservation managed areas. Designs information area kiosks and brochures; produces a quarterly newsletter presenting upcoming programs, reviewing past programs, and including information about other department activities. Creates and conducts programs for segments of the population with a specific interest in conservation and cultural history; for example, on how to create a backyard habitat or plant a prairie, or railroad history. Conducts in-service training for area teachers, consisting of materials and activity programs and ideas in conservation and cultural education. Communicates programs to, and coordinates programs with other agencies in the County such as the Soil Conservation Service and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the County Secondary Roads Roadside Vegetation Manager. Works with department maintenance crews to learn park management; makes recommendations for preserving and enhancing natural areas. Maintains and cleans facilities associated with the education program including but not limited to conservation or cultural education centers, collections of historic artifacts and interpretive signage. Attends work related meetings, conferences and seminars as requested. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with Conservation Board policies, procedures, and safety practices. Attends work regularly. Supplemental Description Resume and cover letter must be attached to online application. Compensation Grade 09 Our Mission: "To enhance the quality of life for people of Johnson County by providing exceptional public services in a collaborative, responsive and fiscally accountable manner. Johnson County prioritizes the health and well-being of its employees by offering a competitive total compensation package within the local government sector. The County makes a significant investment in employee benefits and is pleased to provide offerings including Iowa Public Employees Retirement Systems (IPERS), ISave 529, Public Loan Forgiveness, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a Deferred Compensation plan with County matching for eligible employees. These benefits empower County employees to care for themselves and their families, fostering a sense of security that enables them to focus on effectively serving the public. Employees often find the generous paid time offencompassing vacation time, sick days, personal days, holidays, and paid parental leaveparticularly appealing. The County shares the costs of many benefits with employees, and some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee. Well-known reliable carriers for medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD. Click to view more about our Employee Benefits and Johnson County. You cant be considered unless you apply! Underrepresented individuals may be less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet all requirements and can perform every job responsibility. We are most interested in finding the best candidate. We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role and apply for consideration. It is the policy of Johnson County to afford equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, or pregnancy, and to provide equal opportunities to disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam era, other veterans, and individuals with a disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Johnson County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Human Resources Department Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 913 S. Dubuque Street, Suite 240 Iowa City, Iowa 52240 Phone: (319) 356-6003 Email Human Resources