**[ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

**[INTERPRETIVE NATURALIST

**[DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Parks and Recreation

[HIRING RANGE: $25.34-$28.15[/hour based on education and position related **[ experience. Longevity pay after 3 years.

[BENEFITS OFFERED: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; Free LTD Insurance; *[ Free Health Clinic;[ *Retirement Pension; 13 Paid Holidays **[ annually; Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time

**[POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP

*[HOURS and DAYS OF WORK: 40 hours/week (schedule will vary including weekends, *[ evenings and holidays)

**[LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County

**[TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)

[JOB SUMMARY[: **[Responsible for developing, conducting, and evaluating educational programming and interpretive experiences, and serving customers/the public.

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• Bachelors degree in environmental education, interpretation, biology or other sciences, natural resources, education, or closely related field
• Working knowledge of regional flora and fauna; ability to handle/care for wild animals
• Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of Department policies and procedures, local, State, and Federal statutes, codes, ordinances, and laws of park management
• Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Valid drivers license; must be at least 21 years of age
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen

[[For additional information or to apply, visit [[www.elkhartcounty.com*[ and click *[Employment Opportunities

[Elkhart County Human Resources *[117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 *[Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 ]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{arial",sans-serif"=""}](http://www.elkhartcounty.com)]{arial",sans-serif"=""}]{lang="EN-CA"}

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