State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Environmental Protection Interpretive Naturalist (35 Hour) (3443ES)

$32.15-$43.62 Hourly / $2,249.97-$3,053.19 BiWeekly /
$58,724.00-$79,688.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in assisting in the development, implementation and presentation of a variety of environmental, natural science and interpretive education programs and services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an Environmental Education Coordinator or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees, seasonal staff and volunteers as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • At an environmental education or interpretive center, assists in the development of and plans and implements environmental, natural science and interpretive education programs and services, including school programs, adult and continuing education, teacher in-service workshops, field trips, tours, lecture/slide presentations and special events; 
  • Assists in the design, preparation and maintenance of displays and exhibits; 
  • Prepares educational materials, brochures, pamphlets and audio-visual materials; 
  • Researches, collects, documents, prepares, catalogs and maintains specimens for exhibits and collections; 
  • Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment; 
  • Prepares letters, reports and other material; 
  • Acts as liaison to local, state and federal conservation agencies and other organizations; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of the bio-physical environment; 
  • Knowledge of
    • the principles of botany, ecology, evolution, natural resource conservation, zoology, geology and paleontology; 
    • educational and interpretive techniques; 
    • environmental problems, issues and solutions; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • plan, design, develop and implement environmental and interpretive programs, related materials, displays and exhibits; 
    • identify and discuss the ecology and natural history of local flora and fauna; 
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the field of environmental science, natural resources or environmental, interpretative or science education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the development and implementation of environmental science or interpretive programs and related exhibits, displays and educational material.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in biological science, geology, paleontology, natural resources, environmental education or science education (secondary school) may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in the related fields indicated above may be substituted for one (1) year of the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of an Environmental Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(39)-Environmental Protection

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

ES 19

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Environmental Protection Interpretive Naturalist (35 Hour) in Salary Group ES 19 approved effective December 27, 2013.  (Revised to modify the Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed section and modify content) Final No. 23-053

EFFECTIVE DATE

03/22/2023
CLASS: 3443ES; EST: 1/16/1987; REV: 4/14/2023;