Job Description

Park Naturalist (Division of Parks and Recreation) Location Fayette County, KY :

SALARY The minimum salary is $21.574 per hour This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 516

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, November 27, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to create and implement environmental and cultural programs at local natural area parks.

The Park Naturalist develops and implements public nature and conservation education programming and displays for park visitors, school groups, scouts, and others in both indoor and outdoor settings. The position works with and trains seasonal staff and volunteers to lead programs and conduct innovative educational initiatives in parks. The Park Naturalist serves as the public¿s point of contact for requested programs and is charged with communicating about and organizing the logistics of park programming.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and conducts park program activities and events and maintains and updates educational displays
• Oversees volunteer programming and trains, schedules, and supervises volunteers and interns
• Engages with divisions and other entities to develop relationships and coordinate activities designed to benefit park programs
• Develops educational and promotional information related to park activities and events for social media
• Performs administrative duties related to goals, objectives and accreditation, including but not limited to record keeping, data entry, and statistical reporting
• Enforces rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain order and ensure safety
• Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external program stakeholders including LFUCG employees, businesses, vendors, neighborhood associations, and/or the general public
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment
• Appropriate pesticide license from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture within first six (6) months of employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work flexible hours and/or weekends, holidays, perform on-call duty, and split shifts when required.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION , but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer. ***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit: Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507 Phone: (859) 258-3030 Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Seasonal work, Local area, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work,

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