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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Interpretive Services Supervisor - Parks

Jurupa

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $92K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Interpretive Services Supervisor for the County of Riverside's Parks Department. This role involves developing and expanding educational and interpretive programming across seven nature centers and historic sites, providing supervision and leadership to interpretive staff, and coordinating outreach and marketing efforts.

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Responsibilities

Plans, develops and implements natural and historical interpretive programs and events within the Parks Interpretive Division

Develops training sessions for field personnel and instructs field personnel in interpreting natural, cultural and historical areas to the general public; provides operations interpretive staff with maintenance and safety support at various interpretive sites (Nature Centers and Historical Sites)

Provides public outreach to local schools to encourage continued local interest in educational programming while helping teachers meet educational standards in the fields science, history and anthropology

Coordinates student field trips; organizes displays depicting natural, cultural and historical resources; also speaks before groups regarding natural, historical and cultural topics

Established plans for developing outreach to new customers and increase public awareness of RivCoParks interpretive sites and programs to the community

Performs research, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of marketing plans; plans, justifies and monitors budget

Provides day-to-day support of interpretive staff handling scheduling and employee evaluations. Provides support, direction and leadership at various interpretive sites (Nature Centers and Historical Sites) establishing adequate staffing levels and operational hours

Prepares periodic reports of activities and correspondence regarding the parks interpretive function

Qualification

Certified Interpretive GuideCalifornia Naturalist certificationProgram developmentMicrosoft SuiteAdobeItinio POS systemPublic speakingVolunteer managementBudgetingLeadership skills

Required

Graduation from a recognized college with major work in the natural sciences, park administration, or a closely related field; Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Two years of experience in nature of wildlife interpretive functions for a parks or forestry department, educational institution, or museum

Possession of a valid California Class C (or above) driver's license is required at the time of application since the Interpretive Services Supervisor rotates among the seven interpretive sites

Knowledge of: Natural science and historical research methods and procedures; Southern California anthropology; planning and design of interpretive exhibits and displays; principles of public administration, personnel management, supervision, and training; principles of public speaking and presentation

Ability to: Write complete plans and specifications for specialized interpretive projects; read and interpret information regarding the natural and cultural history of Southern California; keep necessary records and prepare reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals, organizations, and other agencies contacted in the course of the work; supervise, train, and evaluate the work of a technical staff; analyze situations accurately and take an effective course of action

Preferred

Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) or California Naturalist certification

Experience working in a local, state, or national park

Experience working with volunteers

Experience developing and delivering programs for elementary-aged children

Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and the Itinio POS system or similar software

Benefits

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days), 4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days), 10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days). Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY: Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.