Job Specification
RESOURCE INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST 3
DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of a Resource Interpretive Specialist 4
or other supervisory official in the Natural and Historic Resources
Programs, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), researches
and publicizes environmental, historic, and/or natural resource
interpretation informational material; monitors the use of a natural or
historic resource facility; makes recommendations regarding material,
activities, and/or policies; functions as a lead worker handling the most
complex work and providing guidance to lower-level staff; does other
related duties as required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes
only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties
listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the
job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Coordinates arrangements for environmental, historic, and/or natural
resource public events and required publications including artwork and
informational graphics.
Recommends and implements creative approaches in the development
of various books, pamphlets, and reading material; reviews various
publications and brochures for content and style.
Conducts research from both primary and secondary sources, interprets
appropriate material, incorporates significant elements, and prepares
special projects of environmental, historic, and/or natural resource events,
programs, and exhibits.
Recommends editorial policies to supervisory officials.
Attends, plans, and coordinates arrangements for conferences, seminars,
and workshops, providing background and written information when
appropriate.
Communicates and coordinates with vendors on information regarding
graphic art, printing, and photography for various publications.
Ensures projects are on schedule and deadlines are met; resolves
problems that may arise and refers critical delays to a Resource
Interpretive Specialist 4 or other supervisory official.
Drafts correspondence.
Meets and consults with authors, following up and keeping track of
inflow of article illustration for all environmental, historic, and/or natural
resource events.
Develops audio/video/digital programs for educational programs.
Develops, facilitates, and provides training for interpretive/educational
staff; provides information on related training opportunities with other
organizations.
Refers officials and news media to appropriate authorities.
Works with staff members on the implementation of the Statewide
Interpretive Plan; may evaluate existing programs, and develop and
implement new interpretive and educational programs using the
objectives of the Statewide Interpretive Plan. This includes continued
development of teacher training programs, associated tours, and the
historic resource facility interpretive programs.
Coordinates the appropriate use of historic resource facilities with local
historical, educational, and social groups.
Confers with educators and other groups on the content of proposed
programs, and prepares pre- and post-visit materials.
Maintains the collection of the historic house museum or historic village,
including cleaning, cataloging, and basic conservation of historic objects
using current museum methods.
Performs advanced curatorial care and museum maintenance including
the proper storage of the museum collections; monitors exhibits and
storage areas for potential environmental problems when assigned to a
historic resource facility.
Trains staff and/or volunteers in the interpretation, maintenance, daily
procedures, and functions of historic or natural resource interpretive
facilities.
Coordinates specific environmental or historic programs and events in
conjunction with appropriate staff, which may involve assisting in the
continued implementation of teaching training programs.
Provides liaison to the academic community and/or the appropriate
partner organizations regarding environmental or historic educational
programs and/or initiatives.
Provides technical assistance in response to complex inquiries.
Assists supervisory officials in budget and spending plan preparation,
review of capital projects, and land acquisition programs related to
natural resource interpretive and/or historic activities.
Provides guidance to resource interpretive specialists of lower levels
and takes the lead on work-related matters.
May review the work done by resource interpretive specialists of lower
levels.
Establishes and maintains records and files.
Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's
degree in Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Management,
Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, one of the Biological
Sciences, History, American History, Art History, Architectural History,
American Studies, American Literature, or Museum Studies.
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in the research and preparation of
environmental, natural resource or historic resource information,
natural or historic resource interpretation, the implementation of
environmental, natural or historic resource programs, or the planning,
preparation, and care of exhibits of objects of artistic or historic value.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource
Management, Environmental Science, Wildlife Management, one
of the Biological Sciences, History, American History, Art History,
Architectural History, American Studies, American Literature,
Museum Studies, or closely related field may be substituted for
one (1) year of experience.
NOTE: Appointees may be required to be bonded by an appropriate
agency dealing with artifacts and/or collections.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
Knowledge of the methods used to write, edit, and develop articles
for publications.
Knowledge of the principles of natural and historic resource
management.
Knowledge of the methods used to prepare museum exhibits
and displays.
Knowledge of graphic arts required in the development and
maintenance of environmental, historic, and/or natural resource
publications.
Knowledge of the methods used to handle and protect museum
objects.
Ability to recommend, explain, and implement creative ideas for
articles/features regarding environmental, historic, and/or natural
resource publications.
Ability to gather and analyze information.
Ability to prepare, review, and edit written material.
Ability to prepare technical and other informative reports containing
findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Ability to draft correspondence.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply basic rules and regulations.
Ability to establish and maintain records and files.
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to resource interpretive
specialists of lower levels.
Ability to prepare, select, and arrange suitable environmental,
historic, and/or natural resource photographic and illustrative
articles.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
with staff and those interested in the work of the program.
Ability to plan State environmental, historic, and/or natural resource
events and to assist/or act as a liaison in contacting other government
offices and private concerns.
Ability to evaluate interpretive and/or educational programs, assess
the effectiveness of programs, and develop improvements as required.
Ability to catalog museum objects in an appropriate manner, using
current museum methods.
Ability to analyze historical museum problems and develop solutions.
Ability to plan and conduct guided tours, explain specific points of
interest in each natural area and historic resource environment,
and interpret the ecology, history, and allied natural history values.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms
of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they
can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 54398 | | S | C | NL | 25 | N/A | P25 | - |
This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
8/3/2019 |
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