What are the responsibilities and job description for the Botanic Specialist II - Environmental Education position at City of Portland?
About this position: Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Environmental Education program offers nature programs in our City's parks and natural areas to connect Portlanders to nature all year long. Programs include youth employment programs, internships, summer nature camps, youth classes, school trips, guided nature walks, volunteer stewardship, and special events that focus on connection to nature.
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) and the Environmental Education program celebrates diversity. We are working to build an anti-racist workplace and believe that diverse perspectives are critical to our success.
As a Botanic Specialist II- Environmental Education you will:
Plan, organize, coordinate, lead, and evaluate outdoor nature education programs year-round.
Keep program participants safe by implementing safety and risk management guidelines.
Build a workplace culture that prioritizes racial equity.
Create a welcoming workplace for people of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Build ties to diverse community-based organizations and other partners to increase access to nature for Portlanders of all ages and backgrounds.
Recruit, train, evaluate and lead the daily work of youth and adult seasonal staff and volunteers; could lead approximately 50 staff members at any one time.
- Lead youth activities with a focus on environmental stewardship, ecology, and restoration practices.
- Make presentations to large and small groups about environmental stewardship, natural areas management and associated career opportunities.
- Monitor program budget and buy supplies.
As a person, you are:
Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.
Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to create, implement, document solutions and problem solve.
Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Embrace anti-racism through intentional partnership, self-awareness, and action, showing cultural humility, advocacy, and mindfulness. Use DEI concepts to guide and inform your work.
Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic.
About the Bureau:
Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is committed to the overall Citywide vision that race will have no detrimental effect on people of color, refugee and immigrant communities in accessing our parks and natural areas, or from the benefit of our services. We recognize, understand, and encourage celebration of the differences that surround us. Diversity and equity are vital to PP&R’s ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. PP&R values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.
PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
City of Portland Core Values:
Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here.
Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in all people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 18, 2021, all City employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This is required for all positions at the City of Portland. Proof of being fully vaccinated is required by date of hire. You may request an exception for health or religious reasons, from getting the COVID-19 vaccine at the time a position is offered.
Work Location
Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed as a remote/onsite mix. In the future, these positions: 1) may remain as a remote/onsite mix or 2) revert to full-time at a city work location.
The City is offering an optional information meeting for this recruitment. Please see the Additional Information section below for details.
- Ability to apply outdoor education techniques including planning and leading activities with a focus on environmental stewardship, ecology, and/or restoration practices.
- Experience recruiting and/or supporting a team of adult and/or youth (ages 14-19) employees and/or volunteers, may include training, mentoring, and leading.
Knowledge of safe working methods and best practices for working outdoors.
Ability to take steps to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices.
Experience in building relationships with diverse groups or individuals, such as: co-workers, community groups, volunteers, organizations, the public and others.
Applicants must also possess:
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.
A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of environments, including paved and unpaved trails on uneven ground, and various outdoor weather and physical conditions.
Ability to acquire certification for First Aid and CPR within six (6) months
Although not required, the ability to speak a language other than English at a conversational level is preferred.
An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and answers to the supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
**PLEASE NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies**
Recruitment Activity Schedule:
Job Posting closes: 11/14/2022
Applications Reviewed: 10/31/22- 11/18/22
Eligible List / Notices Generated: week of 11/28/22
1st Round of Interviews: Early-December
2nd Round of Interviews (if needed): Mid-December
Job Offer: Late December to Early January
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Applicant Instructions
Applicants must submit a professional resume and responses to the supplemental questions online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:
Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. Do not attach materials not requested. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
Veterans' Preference: If you are requesting Veterans' Preference, attach a copy of your DD214/DD215 and/or Veterans Administration letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veterans' Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment to which you apply. Veterans' Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations: If you identify as a person with a disability, are pregnant or nursing, or observe a religious practice(s), and would like to request a reasonable accommodation when applying for this job, please contact the Recruiter below for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
Language Pay Differential: City of Portland employees who speak one or more languages in addition to English, may be eligible to receive a “language pay differential.” This is compensation for qualifying multilingual City employees who use their language skill to assist the community. More about the language pay differential can be found here.
Did you know? The City of Portland offers How to Apply Classes that are free and review best practices for applying to the City. Follow the link for the most recent list of scheduled dates: https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events
Contact Information
Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter
Bureau of Human Resources
Anna.Morgan@portlandoregon.gov
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION
To assist you in understanding this position and the recruitment process, we will offer an Optional Information Session that will provide you with details about the position and about the application process. You are not required to attend to apply for this job. You are welcome to join us for the optional session below:
Monday, October 31, 2022
12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85353364453?pwd=OVpTc29IdWJuNXVEUFZobW1xRjU3Zz09
Meeting ID: 853 5336 4453
Passcode: 234285
Salary : $35 - $45
