Park Naturalist jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Park Naturalist plans, develops, and conducts programs to inform the public of historical, natural, and scientific features concerning national, state, or local parks. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Being a Park Naturalist is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Park Naturalist performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Naturalist - Holliday Park
  • City Of Indianapolis and Marion County
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Salary
    $35,351.16 Annually
    Location
    Holliday Park, IN
    Job Type
    Full Time
    Job Number
    07695
    Department
    DPR-Environmental Education
    Opening Date
    08/07/2023
    Closing Date
    8/17/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

      DESCRIPTION

      BENEFITS

    Position Summary

    Position is responsible for effectively planning initiatives for teaching natural and cultural history to park patrons.

    Position Responsibilities

    Designs, develops, and implements programs that are interpretive to all age groups.


    Researches and provides guidance and support to Managers regarding the animals, plants, and exhibits in their facilities.


    Develops and maintains databases for cataloguing information.


    Develops and maintains relationships with educators and other user groups for on-going programming opportunities.


    Develops and delivers programming for school groups based upon existing academic standards.


    Conducts data research requiring collection, analysis, and evaluation of information.


    Coordinates with the Managers, Administrators, Director, and other levels as needed.


    Develops and maintains programming supplies, displays, educational materials, biological and geological specimens.


    Utilizes CLASS computer system to track progress and identify "quality improvement".


    This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in natural resources, wildlife ecology, or related field and three (3) years of relevant work experience. Ability to develop and present effective presentations to a variety of audiences. Ability to effectively coordinate, guide, assist and monitor project research and analysis processes, thereby ensuring the successful completion of assigned work projects. Ability to communicate effectively through the following means: oral, writing, summary tables and graphs, photographs, graphics, databases. Knowledge of Indiana flora and fauna, eco-systems, biological interactions and concepts.

    Independent Judgment

    Independent judgment is utilized in providing sound professional planning advice. Work is performed with limited guidance.

    Agency
    City of Indianapolis and Marion County
    Address

    200 E. Washington Street
    CCB 1501
    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204

    Phone
    317-327-5211
    Website
    http://www.indy.gov

    Position Summary

    Position is responsible for effectively planning initiatives for teaching natural and cultural history to park patrons.

    Position Responsibilities

    Designs, develops, and implements programs that are interpretive to all age groups.


    Researches and provides guidance and support to Managers regarding the animals, plants, and exhibits in their facilities.


    Develops and maintains databases for cataloguing information.


    Develops and maintains relationships with educators and other user groups for on-going programming opportunities.


    Develops and delivers programming for school groups based upon existing academic standards.


    Conducts data research requiring collection, analysis, and evaluation of information.


    Coordinates with the Managers, Administrators, Director, and other levels as needed.


    Develops and maintains programming supplies, displays, educational materials, biological and geological specimens.


    Utilizes CLASS computer system to track progress and identify "quality improvement".


    This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in natural resources, wildlife ecology, or related field and three (3) years of relevant work experience. Ability to develop and present effective presentations to a variety of audiences. Ability to effectively coordinate, guide, assist and monitor project research and analysis processes, thereby ensuring the successful completion of assigned work projects. Ability to communicate effectively through the following means: oral, writing, summary tables and graphs, photographs, graphics, databases. Knowledge of Indiana flora and fauna, eco-systems, biological interactions and concepts.

    Independent Judgment

    Independent judgment is utilized in providing sound professional planning advice. Work is performed with limited guidance.


    All rates are weekly.

    2023 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://media.graphassets.com/WkT8dM4aRWSP4AbYR0mx

    Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

    Additional:

    <25-29 $0.053

    30-34 $0.075

    35-39 $0.090

    40-44 $0.120

    45-49 $0.203

    50-54 $0.330

    55-59 $0.545

    60-64 $0.723

    65-69 $1.208

    70 $1.867

    IMPORTANT PERF UPDATE:

    • For more information on eligibility options, refer to Proposal 21-288 https://bit.ly/3exq8yR

    1. All employees hired/rehired after to 1/1/2022 have a choice to select the PERF Hybrid plan (3% Pension) or the INPRS My Choice: Retirement Savings plan (3% 1% Contribution). The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

    Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

    Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

    2. Employees hired/rehired by the City and County between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 will be automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan. This plan is an annuity savings account (ASA) only plan and does not have a pension component. Any service that an employee has in the My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan will not count toward the service time requirements for pension eligibility in the Hybrid Plan.

    With the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings Plan, the ASA is split up into two parts:

    Part one - This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

    Part two - This consists of an additional variable rate contribution paid by the City toward your ASA. This variable rate contribution is currently 1% of your gross wages. Vesting in the value of the variable rate employer contribution will vary by length of participation. You are:

    • 20 percent vested after 1 full year of participation
    • 40 percent vested after 2 full years of participation
    • 60 percent vested after 3 full years of participation
    • 80 percent vested after 4 full years of participation
    • 100 percent vested after 5 full years of participation

    3. All employees hired/rehired prior to 1/1/2017 are grandfathered into PERF Hybrid plan. The Hybrid plan consists of two components:

    Annuity Savings Account (ASA) -This consists of the mandatory employee contribution of three (3%) percent of compensation (made for the employee by the City), plus interest credits or earnings. You're always vested in your ASA portion - it's always yours.

    Pension - The pension portion of the retirement benefit is funded by contributions made by the employer over the course of the employee's career and separate from the annuity savings account. Employees enrolled in the PERF Hybrid plan are eligible for retirement benefits at age sixty-five (65) if they have ten (10) or more years of creditable service. After June 30, 1995, employees may retire at age sixty (60) with at least fifteen (15) years of credible service or if the member's age in years plus the years of credible service equals at least 85 and the member is at least fifty-five (55) years of age. With fifteen (15) or more years of creditable service, the employee may retire as early as age fifty (50) with a reduced pension.

    3. City Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/21 that are members of the City AFSCME labor union can choose to enroll in either the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan or the PERF Hybrid plan. Both plans are described above. Employees have 60 days to choose which option they want, and by state law this cannot be changed. If no choice is made, the employee will then be automatically added to the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan.

    The Indiana General Assembly has enacted a provision that allows public employees to make voluntary contributions in addition to the mandatory three percent (3%) contributions. Employees may contribute up to an additional ten- percent (10%) of their compensation per pay period to the annuity savings account. This means that the maximum level of contributions to the annuity savings account under this new provision is thirteen percent (13%) of an employee's compensation per pay period.

    Employees who separate from the city within their first ten (10) years of employment need to contact INPRS - PERF regarding their ASA account.

    Questions relating to PERF may be directed to INPRS - PERF at:

    Indiana Public Retirement System

    Public Employees' Retirement Fund

    One North Capitol, Suite 001

    Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

    (888) 236-3544

  • 13 Days Ago

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Part Time Customer Service Associate - Badlands Off Road Park
  • Badlands Off Road Park
  • Attica, IN PART_TIME
  • Badlands Off Road Park is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team in offering customers top notch customer service. General Summary As a Badlands representative, you will be responsible ...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Park Ranger
  • TRADERS POINT CHRISTIAN CHURCH INC
  • Whitestown, IN OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Central Ministries - Whitestown, IN Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Multiple available DescriptionCULTURE & SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP As a staff, we ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Park ranger
  • Traders Point Christian Church
  • Whitestown, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job Details Job Location Central Ministries - Whitestown, IN Position Type Part Time Job Shift Multiple available Description CULTURE & SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP As a staff, we are held accountable to mode...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Park - Teacher
  • Early Learning Indiana, Inc.
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Plan and facilitate developmentally-appropriate individual and group lessons utilizing Creative Curriculum to stimulate growth in language, literacy, mathematical, cognitive...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Park - CSP
  • Early Learning Indiana
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the implementation of developmentally-appropriate individual and group lessons to stimulate growth in language, literacy, mathematical, cognitive, physical, and so...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Bcba) - Early Intervention Center Indianapolis
  • Centria Autism
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Life Skills Autism Academy is a center-based therapy program focusing on children ages 2-6 who need Early Intensive Beha...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Development Key Acct Mgr - MidWest
  • LEDVANCE
  • The selected candidate for this role will be in the Midwest region (Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, etc.) and be locat...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • CMLH
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Since 1997, Mike Cunningham, owner of Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG), has created an array of unforgettable dining ex...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Middle School Teacher
  • GetSelected.com
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Free job-searching + PD for educators. Find a school you love! Position Description Seeking Middle School Teachers at mu...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IIS Project Manager-Corporate Real Estate
  • Indiana University Health
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Description IIS Project Manager-Corporate Real Estate Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare syste...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Room Attendant
  • The Alexander | a Dolce Hotel
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Property Description: The Alexander, A Dolce Hotel is a contemporary and upscale hotel located in the vibrant city of In...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Embedded Software Engineer
  • LER TechForce
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • LER TechForce is looking for Embedded Software Engineer. Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovati...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Software Engineer - COBOL
  • FULLBEAUTY Brands
  • At FULLBEAUTY Brands, we believe that size is just a number and every number counts. We believe in embracing who you are...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...
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Income Estimation for Park Naturalist jobs
$47,141 to $71,581
Indianapolis, Indiana area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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